How To Wash Dishes With Little Or No Water

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[inspiredrv]

I never ever would’ve thought to cover the plate with plastic, that is beyond genius! I am so gonna try that!

[lynnbehnke]

We used the three tub (or bucket) method in Girl Scouts for our personal dishes. For the sanitize step we placed our dishes in our dip bag (a drawstring hosiery washing bag is great--anything mesh that dries quickly) and soaked the bag full of dishes long enough to sing "Make New Friends."
We made sure the cups and bowls were empty and then stepped away from everyone else. We held the bags by the strings and spun them around likhe a propeller to remove extra water. Then we hung the bags on a lifeline--like a low clothesline-- and they dried for hours in the sun and breeze, protected from bugs and dirt by the mesh bag and packed and ready for the next adventure. Good times!

[princezzpuffypants]

This is brilliant. Thank you!

It is impossible for any one of us to produce plastic waste at the levels big industry produces plastic waste. If you want to save yourself some water or some work, using plastic wrap 3x a day and tossing it is not even a drop in the bucket, not even half of a drop... maybe a single atom into the bucket. If it bothers you, wax paper or deli paper is biodegradable.

[brightstarr]

Super ideas! Thanks so much! It will work out great if my town gets a boil water order due to water main break again. Water is a precious commodity!

[RoroMarie]

Watching this during a time where my pipes here in Corpus Christi Texas froze. So I only have a limited amount of water to wash dishes. Thanks this helps alot

[yellowbird]

I've been practicing ways to save water, as my water bill has crept over $100, and I live alone. Instead of running a "whole sink" of dishes to soak first, I spray the sink of dishes with plain water, briefly, just to wet, then let soak for a few minutes. I put detergent on a wet sponge and soap each dish, laying it aside to sit in it's suds. Then when done I rinse with cold water turned on low, over the sink of soapy dishes to help rinse them off before I pick each one up for their rinse, too. I probably am only using a tiny fraction of water now than before. I am also using the wet/soap/rinse with my showers, too. Tired of big utility bills. Also, if you have a "fast wash" setting on your washer, use it. The cycle is plenty long enough to wash daily clothes that are not heavily soiled. I add a capful of softener into the wash water, and it helps get things cleaner and brighter. I use the water saver setting (precise fill) on most of my clothes.

[pinkelefantever]

We washed the three tub way in Scouts. My mom scrubbed after. She could tell they weren't clean enough. Maybe because we were kids in a hurry.

[jimsmith]

Great video Granny! I learned a few things, the saran wrap over the plate is awesome.

[jessicacanfield]

Thank you for this video. I just found it. Another thing I was thinking when I was watching this is if you are cooking in pots and pans find recipes that dont use oil or grease. This is so hard to wash off and even if you wipe your pots well it is still there

[winterwunderland]

Wow. Wonderful video. I know that as much common sense as this makes, mine would likely go right out the window in shtf situation.

[CheersWarren]

Great video, we sail on a small boat and you only have the water you brought with you . We just used a plastic bowl of water but you have a lot of other good tips for even better savings . Using salt water is an option but not always very clean and rusts even SS crockery.
Cheers warren

[OLYMPICHELLO]

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[ExplorinDoranRBrown]

Really great tips I will use on my next adventure!

[helenknefley]

I use the vinegar and water method, I think I got from you a few years ago ❤

[cindyneely]

ala granny just gets better with time like yesterday's wine 😘

[simpletongeek]

Very good. On the three washing tubs, I'd simply pour rinsing water over the dishes into the washing tub, thereby keeping the water clean. Does the bleach concentration needs to be a certain percentage or you just guess?

Also, it has been said that you do not need to wash iron cast cookery. Does that mean I can use it as plate and not have to wash it? ;)

[jeannedowney]

Great video!!!! You gave my husband and I some great tips!!

[semco]

That is a great idea about getting the plastic wrap to put on a plate and throw the wrap away, and also to use paper plates to eat out of. I always keep paper plates for throw away use and I burn the trash at home and the plates are destroyed in the fire.

[KaylynnStrain]

When I camp I use a small spray bottle with diluted dish soap, a dedicated toothbrush and a mini scrubber. I put a little soap and a little water in the dirtiest dish or pan first then just spray soap on the rest then wash them then since from my water jug then dry with a towel or air dry if it's not raining

[Anthony_Aú.GreenParty]

Thank you. I live in a tent and dishwashing has been a logistical nightmare.