Dishwashing

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Hand Dishwashing Problems, Causes and Solutions

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Problem	Cause	Solution
Burned-on food in pans	Cooking at too high a temperature or too long a time.	Bring a solution of baking soda and water (3 tablespoons to 1 quart) to a boil in the soiled pan. Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon liquid hand dishwashing detergent and allow to cool. If soil remains, scrub with baking soda sprinkled on a plastic scouring pad or sponge; rinse and dry.