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Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

'I have never considered anything different' – why the washing up bowl vs. no washing up bowl debate has divided cleaning experts

A modern basement conversion kitchen with a kitchen island with bar stool seating.

In my home, we've always used a washing-up bowl, filling it up and then periodically washing our dishes, mugs, and glasses once the sink is full. For this reason, I've never even considered doing anything different.

It was only after a recent conversation on the Homes & Gardens group chat that sparked debate over whether you should, or really shouldn't, use a washing-up bowl that I started thinking – have I been wrong all along?

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