We absolutely love hosting fabulous dinner parties, but having to spend all that time degreasing our dishes isn't exactly what we consider a good time. It can take a while to get your plates gleaming after a good meal. But luckily, our friends at Real Simple found a clever way to make this job easier.
Simply add a teaspoon of lemon juice to your dishwashing soap. This will help speed up the process of cleaning. TalkTalk also recommends sprinkling a little baking soda on a lemon slice and using it to scrub away messes on your plates.
Click through our slideshow to see more tips and tricks. And be sure to head over to Real Simple and TalkTalk for more information.
The Best Cleaning & Organizing Tips
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