However, dish soap is quite effective at washing germs and viruses off of your dishes too, says Joy Phillips, PhD, research assistant and professor of immunology at San Diego State University.

Weekly, opt for a deeper clean, whether putting your fabric dish drying mat in the laundry or washing a silicone thoroughly with soap and water (some can even be washed in the dishwasher).

all thanks to the pure Teflon material that makes the dish slippery enough for plain rainwater to wash away the dirt. However, in areas with little rainfall, dirt can easily build up. What happens ...

I’m lucky enough to have a dishwasher in my apartment, but I still hand-wash a lot: wooden utensils and cutting boards, knives, delicate glassware, and anything I’ll need more immediately ...

That glorious machine in your kitchen that cleans dishes does in fact need to be cleaned itself. Over time grease, soap scum and food debris build up in dishwashers. Not only does this provide a ...

“Regular old Dawn liquid dish soap won’t damage a vehicle’s clear coat but is not ideal for general maintenance washing, since it will remove wax, leaving your vehicle unprotected,” the ...

However, Starlink recommends avoiding water repellant sprays like RainX and NeverWet since the dish material itself is already hydrophobic. Here's the step-by-step guide on how to safely clean ...