Winter Kitchen Tips: The more pleasant winter seems, the more difficult it becomes to do some daily tasks. Washing utensils, especially in the kitchen, is no less an important task for many people. As soon as cold water hits the hands, the fingers begin to stiffen, the palms go numb, and tools sometimes fall. Putting your hands in cold water early in the morning or at night feels like punishment. In such a situation, many people keep putting off the task of washing pots or leaving the pots half-finished in a hurry.

But the truth is that with a little wisdom and some easy home tricks, washing utensils can be made much easier even in the winter. If you feel your hands get numb every time during the cold season and your washing tools become heavy, then definitely try these easy methods this time. Trust me, the work will be done quickly and your hands will be comfortable too.

The easiest and most effective method is to use gloves. Nowadays, different types of rubber gloves specially designed for washing utensils are available in the market. These gloves protect hands from direct contact with water. Once you wear rubber gloves, the cold water does not affect your hands and protects your fingers from numbness. If you wash utensils daily, make sure you wear good quality gloves. Keep it dry after use so that there is no unpleasant odor or fungus. For those who suffer from the problem of cracked hands in winter, gloves are more beneficial as they keep the hands dry.

If you don’t like to wear gloves, another way is to use hot water properly. The biggest mistake people make while washing utensils in winter is that they start washing the utensils directly with cold water. Instead, take some hot water in a small basin or bucket and put all the tools in it. Soak the tools in this water for about five minutes. As a result, stuck food particles automatically become loose. When washing the tools later, there is no need to scrub them too much and the work will be completed quickly. This way, the hands do not have to be kept in the water for a long time.

After soaking the utensils in hot water, you can clean them using lukewarm water. There is no need for very hot water. Light lukewarm water is sufficient. This relaxes the hands and the tools are easily cleaned. This method also saves water because you do not need to repeatedly open the tap and rinse the water.

Another important thing is to use the right dishwashing liquid or soap. Often times, poor quality soap does not produce much lather and one has to work harder to clean the utensils. In such a situation, the hands remain in the water for a long time and the cold effect increases. It would be better to use a good dishwashing liquid that cleans the utensils in less time. When tools are cleaned quickly, hands will also be less cold.

Apart from this, you can also choose the right time to wash the utensils. It is very cold in the morning, so if possible, wash the dishes in the afternoon or evening when the weather is a little cooler. As a result, the effect of the cold will be less. If you have to wash utensils in the morning, definitely use hot water and gloves.

Hand care is equally important. After washing the utensils, wipe your hands well and apply moisturizer or coconut oil. This will prevent your hands from drying out and will reduce the problem of cracking. Many people ignore hand care in the winter, which makes the hands dry and painful.

If you wash a lot of tools every day, don’t let the tools pile up. Washing utensils at regular intervals will reduce your workload and you will not have to dip your hands in water for long periods of time. This little habit is very useful in winter.

By adopting these easy methods, washing utensils will not be difficult even in the winter. With a little planning and the right approach, you can protect your hands from the cold and get your kitchen chores done without any irritation.