I really hate doing dishes. And I can remember the days when I didn't have a dishwasher. But, back then, it was only me and my husband. Now five of us in the house, it is just a mountain of mess that I hate climbing every day. Even with a dishwasher, the clean-up from dinner is no fun; five dishes, five forks, five spoons, five glasses, serving dishes, pots, pans, the stove top. My kids do clear their plates and must rinse them after eating. However, their efforts leave a lot to be desired. My husband is even worse. It is supposed to be his job to clean up since I cook. His idea of "cleaning up" is sticking plastic wrap on any leftovers and putting them in the fridge. He's a giver.
I wonder if there are any studies that determine the difference in water consumption for cleaning your dishes then washing dishes in the dishwasher versus the waste that would be created using paper plates and plastic utensils. Hmmmm?
Early on in our relationship my husband promised to do the dishes when I cook. Since I always use every, single pot and pan in the house to make a simple meal, I've always been on the better end of that deal.
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