Where do you keep your dish towels?
sjhockeyfan325
10 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (38)
debrak2008
10 years agojellytoast
10 years agoRelated Discussions
do you wash your dishes before you wash your dishes?
Comments (20)One of the reasons to *not* rinse/prewash dishes is if you use an enzyme detergent it needs the food particles to work better. It'll etch glass and stuff if it doesn't have the food particles. I can't explain it well, but it's easy research for a more thorough explanation. Most just recommend scraping the dishes (and really, who wouldn't?!) then into the DW. I haven't had a dishwasher for more than 30 years but I'm starting to miss it. I would get grossed out though when it left stuff on it. When washing by hand and using a good soap it gets clean. Sure, you just put it back in and rewash but it still bugs me. It also bugs me to see people leave dirty dishes in the DW for a week before washing them. Argh! If it takes a week to fill it, you should have a smaller DW or use a top rack only feature. This is what impresses me about the F&P Dish Drawers. And geez, I can wash a few dishes FAR faster than an hour or two for a dishwasher! LOL And when you compare the time to load the dishwasher vs washing, it's pretty close. Time's not a factor. It's the hassle of washing them. I soak my dishes and a quick swish, rinse in HOT water and into the drainer to dry. Putting them away is comparable to time in a DW. Oh, and one thing I found out quickly, the way you load it makes a big difference. You have to learn how the water sprays and make sure it's not blocked for effective washing....See MoreHow do you launder your towels to keep them fresh?
Comments (58)shee, just mixing CS in a spray bottle with water makes a pretty good stain remover. I mix a single green scoop in either a small (hair size) or large (household size) spray bottle. I use really hot water so it will dissolve readily. And shake it really well, too. It's a good pre-treatment for laundry. Denims that are particularly grubby I've sprayed it on and let it sit overnight, then wash in CS as normal. It also does wonders if boots have dripped on car upholstery in winter and left dark stains from slush. I could never get that stuff out, no matter what I tried. I just spray it on upholstery stains (but stop short of saturating it), gently rub with a damp towel, maybe let it sit for a couple minutes and blot with a clean, damp towel. Sometimes it takes a repeat, but it does a really good job on car upholstery and carpet or rug stains. I've added white vinegar to the rinse cycle in the past. My mom used to use it sometimes, I sort of followed her lead. It's supposed to cut soap & fabric softener residue build-up in clothes. I don't do it nearly as often since switching to Charlie's soap. Mostly towels, and this reminds me it wouldn't hurt to do them again. I would watch the machine, and when it was going into the rinse cycle I would add maybe a 1/2 cup or so. I would just put my hand in the tub & swish it around so it got evenly distributed in the water. Then close the lid and let the machine finish. If I was doing a load that had to have fabric softener, I'd do two rinses. First one with fabric softener like normal, then the second with just the vinegar and water....See MoreWhere is your dish towel?
Comments (52)Oh my goodness! I've read threads referring to the towel pig before but didn't know what he looked like until the thread was linked above. I have a towel pig! Except I don't use him to hold a towel. He actually sits on my mantle...a gift from my husband because I have a thing for flying pigs. He is one of my favorite things, I am pretty sure my husband got him off of EBay....See MoreWhere do you keep your paper towels?
Comments (57)Off topic of the Ikea holder (which is hilarious) - Allison, if you are checking in on this thread still, when did you get your David Smith holder? I've checked out the web site, but don't see any like the one you have. I love the idea of having something beautiful hide a utilitarian object. Sure is a step up from the toilet roll "ladies" from the 60s! Eliz...See MoreOldTimeCarpenter1
10 years agodebrak2008
10 years agodebrak2008
10 years agopricklypearcactus
10 years agosjhockeyfan325
10 years agoleela4
10 years agoMgoblue85
10 years agocookncarpenter
10 years agocookncarpenter
10 years agogabbythecat
10 years agojellytoast
10 years agodeedles
10 years agodebrak2008
10 years agolaughablemoments
10 years agosjhockeyfan325
10 years agoniblickchick
10 years agoAnnie Deighnaugh
10 years agoleela4
10 years agoBunny
10 years agojellytoast
10 years agoHolly- Kay
10 years agoBunny
10 years agoweissman
10 years agoBunny
10 years agosjhockeyfan325
10 years agoBunny
10 years agobeachlily z9a
10 years agoMarie Tulin
10 years agoMarie Tulin
10 years agoblackchamois
10 years agojuliekcmo
10 years agorepac
10 years agoginny20
10 years agosjhockeyfan325
10 years agocindaintx
10 years ago
Related Stories
KITCHEN DESIGNYour Kitchen: Where to Stash the Dish Towels
Solve the Dish Towel Dilemma With 13 Ways to Keep Them Handy and Dry
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom Storage: Where to Keep the Towels
Clever nooks, rails and baskets keep fluffy towels right at hand
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom Storage: Where to Keep the TP?
The Houzz community steps in with 19 tidy toilet paper storage solutions
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNPet-Friendly Design: Making Room for the Dog Dish
In a dog’s life, you eat on the floor. Except in kitchens like these, where pets are factored into the design
Full StoryGuest Picks: Tea Towel Mania
Drying the dishes is far more fun with one of these clever, cute or just plain pretty tea towels
Full StoryLIFE13 Ways to Keep the Peace With Roommates
A few ground rules will help you sidestep conflicts over dirty dishes, laundry, decorating, groceries and more
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Details: Out-of-Sight Paper Towel Holder
See how some homeowners are clearing the counter of clutter while keeping this necessity close at hand
Full StoryTASTEMAKERSPro Chefs Dish on Kitchens: Michael Symon Shares His Tastes
What does an Iron Chef go for in kitchen layout, appliances and lighting? Find out here
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNDish-Drying Racks That Don’t Hog Counter Space
Cleverly concealed in cabinets or mounted in or above the sink, these racks cut kitchen cleanup time without creating clutter
Full Story
weissman