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Hand Dishwashing Problems, Causes and Solutions

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Problem Cause Solution
Baked-on food in casseroles, other bakeware of glass or glass-ceramic material Cooking certain types of food such as those containing cheese, gravies, eggs or pie fillings. Scour gently with mild abrasive cleaner, baking soda or plastic mesh pad.

Soak in a solution of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and/or baking soda and water to loosen soil. Do not use any automatic dishwasher detergent product for hand washing unless recommended by the product manufacturer.

Do not use metal scouring pads as they may scratch the surface.