How To Wash Dishes For Fun

Introduction:

I was deep cleaning my family's kitchen and really enjoying it. It includes throwing the trash, organizing the seasoning shelves, wiping the countertop, and mopping the floor…but after all was done, my eyes fell to the mountain of dishes sitting there, waiting for me. 

With devastation wiping the proud smile off my face, it dawned on me that washing the dishes really is the hardest task when it comes to cleaning—not only in the kitchen, but entirely. Next to scrubbing the toilet and oven, one of the most hated tasks when it comes to cleaning, is the Dishes. To the point where inventing the dishwasher was a necessity.

My mother never encouraged my family to use dishwashers, so I never really got to experience the beauty of what they serve. Her biggest lesson was to prove that hand-worked achievements are better than lazy shortcuts. Just like creating art or writing a heartfelt letter, it should be fun doing the dishes without feeling dread in the process. 

So this is my take on how to wash dishes, and actually loving it.

Decorate and Organize Your Area:

Adding colorful and silly tools around your kitchen sink can make you feel more excited to wash the dishes. Seeing bright Colors and/or a clean environment can help brighten your mood to complete time-consuming chores.

Plug in Music:

Music is the medicine for every problem. It can also fill a duration of time. Washing dishes feels like a hassle, mostly because of how boring it can be. Standing in one place doing nothing for more than five minutes makes it hard to enjoy. Try listening to music. Think of it as finishing a workout with some catchy tunes.

Get it done after each snack and meal:

When there's less to do, it’s easier to get done. Letting the mess build up over time can make you want to procrastinate until it’s impossible to avoid. Make it easier on yourself by setting away your dish after using it. 

Sort Them out:

Wash your cups first, then your plates. If you finish the hardest group of dishes and get the easiest group done, you should be able to complete your task even more quickly. I personally like to get pots and pans done before everything else because they often make the space in the sink much more overwhelming than it should be. What distracts your eyes from the chaos will make your journey to success so much easier.

Get Some Help:

If you have a lot of members in your family, as I do, make a schedule or take turns. If there's companionship in the work, it makes the job quicker. My family likes to split the chores now and then. It builds accountability, dependability, and responsibility. It makes you unafraid to speak up if you need assistance.

More Than A Chore:

Guessed it or not, this isn't about washing dishes (entirely...). You know, giving up or going the cheap and easy route isn't as fulfilling as getting the job done with your own strength. If you spark up your do-abouts and take it a step at a time with lighter feet, you will feel more confident to accomplish your goal. 

Conclusion:

I’ve always done my dishes the traditional way and will continue to do so. I trust my abilities to thoroughly scrub deep into the crevices, resulting in a nice, clean finish. Hopefully, I convinced you to use your dishwasher less.

***Risky Publish but it was just sitting in my drafts (:

Thank you for reading, I guess...