How to Wash a Dish Drainer
The days of washing dishes by hand are just about gone, but some dishes don't fare well in automatic dishwashers. Hand-washing is the best way to maintain special dishes in pristine condition. A dish drainer holds the dishes in a way that allows them to dry completely without touching each other or the surface of the counter or cabinets. A dish drainer should be washed every two weeks in order to keep it hygienically suited for holding clean dishes. Washing a dish drainer is a simple process that any homeowner can manage with ease.
Instructions
1
Plug the drain in the kitchen sink and pour one tbsp. of dishwashing liquid into the sink.
2
Fill the sink three-quarters full with hot water.
3
Add one tbsp. of bleach to the hot water to kill bacteria, mold and mildew.
4
Place the dish drainer in the sink and allow it to soak for 10 minutes.
5
Wet a sponge with the sink water and wipe the drainer to remove any stains. If stains are more persistent, use a medium-bristled brush or a nylon scouring pad to scrub away the stains.
6
Drain the water from the sink and thoroughly rinse the dish drainer in cool water. Make sure you remove all traces of bleach from the drainer.
7
Dry the drainer with a soft cloth.
