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Simple Tip: Wash Wine Glasses in Lukewarm Water
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Simple Tip: Wash Wine Glasses in Lukewarm Water

I don't think anyone really enjoys washing wine glasses.
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I don't think anyone really enjoys washing wine glasses. But, if you drink wine, you'll have glasses to wash. While I have an assortment of glasses, some of which I put in the dishwasher, the nice stemware must be washed by hand. I used to wash them with really hot water until I realized it made the glasses very easy to break. Now I always wash wine glasses with soapy lukewarm water. It keeps the delicate glass from shattering in your hands.

Do you have a tip for cleaning wine glasses? Please share with us below!

CasaSugar Reviews Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs
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Casa Beta: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs

Single-use, to me, usually means extremely unfriendly to the environment, but the Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs may be changing my mind.
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Single-use, to me, usually means extremely unfriendly to the environment, but the Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs may be changing my mind. These single-use packets come in a recycled paper package, 15 tablets to a package. The small box it comes in can be flattened and recycled, and the only waste is the small rezippable plastic bag the tablets come in, which could easily be reused for storing any number of small items.

Each of the tablets is encased in a pouch that looks like it's clear plastic, but don't try to open the pouch. It's actually made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a biodegradable polymer. The pouch is simply part of the tablet, and will disintegrate as the wash cycle starts. The package warns you not to touch the pouch with wet hands, since the pouch will start to disintegrate upon contact with moisture, and will actually stick to wet hands.

To use the tablet, simply open up your main dispenser cup on your dishwasher, pop the pouch in, and run the wash cycle as usual. I found the Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pac very easy to use. But how well did it get my dishes clean? Find out.

Yummy Links: From Obama Waffles to Washing Dishes
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Yummy Links: From Obama Waffles to Washing Dishes

Bad taste: Obama Waffle mix.
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Casa Verde: Efficient Dishwashing by Hand
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Casa Verde: Efficient Dishwashing by Hand

I've told you before that using an energy-efficient dishwasher is the best way to go when it comes to getting your dishes clean, but let's be realistic .
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I've told you before that using an energy-efficient dishwasher is the best way to go when it comes to getting your dishes clean, but let's be realistic . . . we don't all have one and some of us just can't afford to buy one at the moment. There are some ways you can increase your efficiency at washing dishes by hand so you don't use more than a couple gallons of water, though. To begin, put a stopper in your drain (not just the strainer). The easiest way to waste water is to leave the faucet running down the drain, so plugging the drains will create a pool of water you can use to soak your dishes. And even if the water is dirty, you can still use it on your thirsty plants. If you have a double sink, wash your dishes in one section filled with a couple gallons of water and then use the other one with hot water for rinsing. If you have a single sink, use some sort of basin or bucket for rinsing your dishes with hot water, so the dishes you're rinsing reuse the same water. But, before you wash, wait until all of your dishes have piled up; it conserves water to wash as many dishes as possible at once.
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Casa Quickie: Permission Granted — Stop Washing!
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Casa Quickie: Permission Granted — Stop Washing!

Hey! Drop the sponge and move away from the sink.
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Hey! Drop the sponge and move away from the sink. That's right: it's time to stop washing dishes by hand. According to the EPA, using an energy-efficient dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand. An energy-efficient dishwasher, such as an Energy Star certified washer, uses only 4 gallons per cycle, saving as much as 5,000 gallons of water per year compared with hand washing. By using an energy-efficient dishwasher, you'll also save an average of $40 in energy costs and 230 hours of washing time. Take all of those extra hours and do something fun, like wallpapering that extra bedroom.
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Roundup: Designer Rubber Gloves
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Roundup: Designer Rubber Gloves

No one ever said you shouldn't look fab while making your house So Fresh and So Clean.
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No one ever said you shouldn't look fab while making your house So Fresh and So Clean. That's where designer dishwashing gloves come in. To perk you up while you're doing the dirty work, and resonate with your glam fashion sense, I've rounded up a handful (no pun intended) of designer rubber gloves to protect your paws, whether you're cleaning the oven, unclogging the sink, or washing windows. They are très chic, but don't forget to take them off before you leave the house.

Would You Use These? Grab and Dry Terry Dishtowel Gloves
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Would You Use These? Grab and Dry Terry Dishtowel Gloves

Featured in O at Home magazine, these gloves ($15) might just make your dish-drying chore time faster (though probably not in my house, since I let everything air dry).
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Featured in O at Home magazine, these gloves ($15) might just make your dish-drying chore time faster (though probably not in my house, since I let everything air dry). Made of absorbent red or white terrycloth, one size fits all and they have waterproof linings.

What do you think? Gimmick or a real innovation? Would you put these to use in your kitchen?

Bubble Scrubber: Love It Or Hate It?
Love It or Hate It

Bubble Scrubber: Love It Or Hate It?

This new bubble scrubber ($4.99) makes dishwashing a little more fun.
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This new bubble scrubber ($4.99) makes dishwashing a little more fun. However, I can't help but recall all the sticky residue bubble wands left all-over. I mean, there was a reason my mom banned bubbles to the bathtub and backyard, right? So what do you think, would you use this in your house?