Dishwashing

I am quite positive that no one's dream of sailing off into the sunset includes washing dishes by hand while trying not to use too much water. But it has to be done.

Tips and gear to make it less of a chore.

Scrub Buds & Dish Drops

Published on August 12, 2013; last updated on April 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are some stainless scrubbers and dish soaps better than others? Yep. Do you need a big sink full of suds to get dishes clean? Nope. [More] Scrub Buds & Dish Drops

Do You Love Making Cookies But Dread Washing Up?

Published on April 12, 2013; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The order that you measure ingredients can have a big impact on the clean up and how much water you’ll have to use! [More] Do You Love Making Cookies But Dread Washing Up?

One Sink or Two?

Published on March 8, 2013; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are double sinks best on a boat? Is there really an advantage? [More] One Sink or Two?

Spaghetti Scrubber

Published on February 16, 2013; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A pan scrubber that doesn’t get stinky and food rinses right out of! [More] Spaghetti Scrubber

Non-Rusting Dish Drainers

Published on November 20, 2012; last updated on January 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two more good choices for dish drainers if you have a double sink — these won’t rust, take no storage space, and allow air drying even when underway! [More] Non-Rusting Dish Drainers

Keep Drains Working

Published on October 19, 2012; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Spending just 5 minutes a month will keep your drains from getting backed up. No chemicals, no environmental damage, and it’s easy! [More] Keep Drains Working

Six Tools for Easy Galley Clean Up

Published on June 26, 2012; last updated on October 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cleaning up without a dishwasher can be a chore. But these six (inexpensive!) tools will make it a lot easier. [More] Six Tools for Easy Galley Clean Up

In-Sink Dish Drainer

Published on February 10, 2012; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you have a double sink, you can easily make one side into a dish drainer — great if you’re doing dishes underway (or in a rolly anchorage) as dishes are contained and can’t fall to the floor! [More] In-Sink Dish Drainer

Cleanability!

Published on February 3, 2012; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Considering how easy something is to clean before you buy it can save hours of labor — not to mention lots of water — later. I violated my own rule and paid for it! [More] Cleanability!

Cleaning with Denture Tablets

Published on November 14, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Denture tablets aren’t just for dentures — they do a great job on lots of things in a boat galley and take up almost no space! [More] Cleaning with Denture Tablets

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