Washing dishes is something we do every day, but sometimes it's a chore and a hassle. Some people wait for the dishes to pile up and do them all at once, while others wash them as soon as they're used. But wouldn't it be nice if there was a way to get your dishes clean and safe while saving water and detergent? Here, I share my favorite clean and efficient way to wash dishes. Pre-washing dishes You'll save more water and detergent if you group your dishes together instead of doing them right away. Pre-wash steps 1. Remove residue with hot water: Remove grease and food residue from dishes first. ▶ Why : More grease and food residue makes the detergent less concentrated, which means less suds and more detergent. 2. Start with small dishes: Start washing dishes in the order of small dishes → large dishes. ▶ Why : When using detergent to wash dishes, start with the larger items and place the smaller items on top of them so that the running water provides the primary r