Dishwashing

Dishwashing, washing the dishes, doing the dishes, or washing up in Great Britain, is the process of cleaning cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery and other items to prevent foodborne illness. This is either achieved by hand in a sink using dishwashing detergent or by using a dishwasher and may take place in a kitchen, utility room, scullery or elsewhere.

This article is about the general process of washing dishes. For the machine, see dishwasher. For the occupation, see Dishwasher (occupation). For the period before the Parliament of the United Kingdom is dissolved, see Wash-up period.
"Dishpan hands" redirects here. For the song, see BoyTown.
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