Kitchen hygiene: keeping your dishes and sink truly clean

The kitchen sink sees more action than almost any other spot in the house. Grease, food residue and hard water all work against you — so a good routine and the right dishwash make daily cleaning far easier.

Cut grease, don't just move it

A gel dishwash concentrates cleaning power, so a small amount on a wet scrub goes a long way on oily pans, crockery, glasses and cutlery. In hard-water areas, a formula built to work through hard water helps you get a spotless finish without endless rinsing.

A cleaner sink routine

• Scrape food waste before washing so it doesn't clog or linger.
• Wash in order — glasses first, greasy pans last — to keep water and scrub effective.
• Rinse and wipe the sink itself at the end of the day, not just the dishes.

A clean sink is the foundation of a hygienic kitchen. Give it the same attention you give the dishes and the whole space stays fresher.