tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273302883043906742.post8962461193348733459..comments2023-09-02T10:14:53.094-04:00Comments on Recreating Eden: The Great Dish Washing Challenge: Hand or Machine? And What about Those Phosphates?Mary Soderstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09265519935852076762noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273302883043906742.post-12055864146045478852008-02-18T20:21:00.000-05:002008-02-18T20:21:00.000-05:00One of my friends got a dishwasher half way throug...One of my friends got a dishwasher half way through her children's adolesences and discovered another down side: one less short period of shared activity in which to talk about everything and nothing. <BR/><BR/>The three kids took turns washing, one a night, while she organized the kitchen for the next day. She said she had not realized how much she learned about each child, and had to go looking for similar low-stress moments to touch base with them.<BR/><BR/>She didn't stop using the dishwasher, though.<BR/><BR/>MaryMary Soderstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09265519935852076762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273302883043906742.post-20307683227034668342008-02-18T18:01:00.000-05:002008-02-18T18:01:00.000-05:00There is an uncommon, but old, idea that fits this...There is an uncommon, but old, idea that fits this discussion which readily expands to efficient kitchen design. The no dry dish rack is a purpose built set of shelves which holds the normal dishes and table utensils and drains int the sink. This greatly reduces the time required for hand washing, and eliminates the need for drying. No drying means fewer towels to wash. Placement of the kitchen sink near the party -- whether thats a literal party, the kid's studying or your spouse puttering by makes the time more useful than stacking and running a noisy dish washer. <A HREF="http://www.samclarkdesign.com/index.htm" REL="nofollow"> Sam Clark</A> introduced me to the idea through his book: "The Motion Minded Kitchen" Alas, hard to find. But follow the link to see his site which contains descriptions of his books, and the kitchen he helps his customers design and build. There is also an extensive photo gallery. Lots of information. For my own take there's more <A HREF="http://dumluks.blogspot.com/2005/10/prime-sources-3.html" REL="nofollow"> here.</A><BR/>Plain soap and water and an efficient kitchen. I think that will prove best for all.Martin Langelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214277415738344944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273302883043906742.post-72677269062857155992008-02-18T10:47:00.000-05:002008-02-18T10:47:00.000-05:00I have a dishwasher, but I also have skin problems...I have a dishwasher, but I also have skin problems that are a direct legacy of exposure to too many chemicals from a job I had. Can't wear gloves,(they leech chemicals) and I can't do dishes by hand often or I break out. Badly. Some people dont load the dishwasher properly though, or turn it on when its only half full. Also, if one uses the power saving cycles, and just leaves the door propped open instead of using the drying cycle, it saves on one thing. Electricity. I use Murphy's oil soap for cleaning (It is the best on vinyl floors! and its a vegetable oil soap) and baking soda, and very small amounts of bleach. It all comes out in the end me thinks. :)Palehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791499814706254231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273302883043906742.post-5014249118301426952008-02-18T07:45:00.000-05:002008-02-18T07:45:00.000-05:00I don't have a dishwasher, but I often calculate t...I don't have a dishwasher, but I often calculate the amount of adult time spent washing up in the course of a normal day, and, here, with our family of four, we spend close to two hours, which seems wasteful in a different way.<BR/><BR/>I guess it would be nice to be able to feel enviro-virtuous about this!Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14333973869079804845noreply@blogger.com