Part of hosting Thanksgiving in your student apartments in West Lafayette, IN, is cleaning up after dinner. After a day of cooking and hosting, it is natural to feel too tired to clean. This is why you need a plan for making cleaning up after dinner a breeze.
Embrace Disposable Dinnerware
Instead of bringing or purchasing fine China, opt for disposable dinnerware, cups, and utensils. Heavy-duty disposable plates and matching supplies are designed just for Thanksgiving meals, complete with a seasonal pattern. This way, you only need to focus on washing the cookware.
Clearing The Table Gradually
If you know there is a dish everyone is finished eating, put the leftovers in a container on the kitchen counter. This allows you to clear the table gradually, and your guests can still access the dish if they change their minds.
Wash Cookware as You Go
There are certain items that need to be washed in the sink or dishwasher, such as your cookware. One idea is to wash items such as spoons, mixers, and small pots as you go to minimize the number of dishes later.
Let Certain Tasks Wait
You also want to determine which tasks can wait until the next day. For instance, a huge pot may need to soak for a bit before you can scrub it. Let the pot soak overnight, and worry about it in the morning.
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