I have found that the first step to any lovely home is a shiny sink. When the dishes are done it gives us a little breathing room. That way we build confidence and are more able to handle all of the other chores.
Here is how Anthony and I stay on top of our dishes:
While we eat dinner we let the dinner dishes soak in the sink full of warm soapy water. That way after dinner the dishes are easy. One of us loads the dishwasher while the other is in charge of clearing the table and counters and wiping them down. When your sink is empty and all the dishes in the house are now in the dishwasher, run it. Now... take just a few extra minutes and clean your sink out with dish soap or Soft Scrub and then dry it out. If you really want it to shine spray it with some Windex and wipe it down. In the morning, before breakfast, unload the dishwasher. Now, all you have to do is rinse your own dishes after you use them and put them right in the dishwasher.
If that's not inspiration enough watch this. (I know. It is very cheesy!)
If you haven't heard of Fly Lady she is one of my biggest motivators along with my mom.
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