Dishwashing

Dishwashing, washing the dishes, doing the dishes, or washing up, is the process of cleaning cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery and other food-soiled items. This hygiene practice has existed for centuries and helps to prevent foodborne illness. Dishwashing may refer to the practice of washing by hand in a sink using a tool and cleaning agent or the occupation.

Since the early 1900s, some household and restaurants have used a dishwasher, a specialized appliance, to clean dishes.
Dishwashing may take place in a kitchen, utility room, scullery or outside.

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