Simplifying the Cleaning Process of Cookware

I don't know about everyone else, but I find myself losing interest when it comes to washing cookware such as skillets with long handles and oversized stockpots or Dutch ovens because of its enormous size. It makes maneuvering and cleaning them more of a challenge, and after washing all the smaller dishes, I'm less than enthusiastic about tackling the generously sized remainders. You can always wash the large cookware first before you tire yourself with smaller dishes, as the larger cookware are usually greasier and more imperative to clean in a timely manner. But it's just not realistic considering how dishes pile up in most homes. People usually put their dirty dishes in the sink, so you have to clear the sink to make space for the cookware. And it's at that time that my energy starts to drain. I can't imagine that others feel differently. So I incorporate double duty and simplified methods. While my smaller dishes are soaking, I add a squirt of dish detergent and fill the cookware with water and bring to a boil. This effectively and efficiently separates the grease and food residues from the surfaces, and the hot water aids in the process. Because the cookware degreases at a faster speed than the smaller dishes, I usually give the cookware a quick scrubbing with a long handled scrubbing brush once the water comes to a boil. I obviously still have to soak it and give it an official cleaning under the sink, but this method manages to reduce my efforts. I would also suggest considering to change your kitchen faucet size if your current one sits lower, making larger dishes harder to clean. It's an unnecessary investment but a simple change like that can significantly improve your cleaning habits. And isn't that worth the investment? Look for a new faucet during a sale to save even more money.

There is a possible drawback to my soap and boil method. If you're not paying attention, the soap bubbles will increase and the heat may cause the water to boil over, creating a bigger mess to clean and self-defeating outcome. Moral of the story? Keep an eye on the stove and make sure to time it properly. It's not enough to pay attention. You also have to know when to turn the heat off, giving it enough time to cool off so that it doesn't boil over. If you don't have the time or patience to supervise the heating process, I would suggest against this method.