The term dishwashing refers to cleaning eating and cooking utensils, in addition to dishes. In British English the term washing up is more common. Dishwashing is usually done using an implement for the washer to wield, unless done using an automated dishwasher. Commonly used implements include sponges, scourers, cloths, brushes or even steel wool when tackling particularly intransigent stuck-on food particles. As fingernails are often more effective than soft implements like cloths at dislodging… (More on Dishwashing)