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How to Use Gel Dish Detergent
Gel (tub gel) dish detergent is a thick detergent made for washing dishes by hand; instead of being dripped from a bottle, it is taken straight from its tub with a sponge. This guide explains how to use the gel step by step, how it differs from liquid dish detergent and why it is not used in a dishwasher.
Step-by-step use
- Wet the sponge: wet the sponge and squeeze it lightly.
- Take a little gel: touch the gel lightly with the sponge to pick up a small amount; for most dishes this gives enough foam.
- Scrub: scrub the dishes with the sponge, glasses first and greasy pots and pans last.
- Greasy pans: on very greasy pots and pans you can apply the gel directly to the dirty area and leave it briefly.
- Rinse: rinse each item under clean running water so no detergent remains.
- Close the lid: close the tub after use so the gel's surface does not dry out and no water or dirt gets in.
- For non-stick, cast iron and granite pans: how to clean a frying pan.
- For whether you can wash dishes with liquid soap: can you wash dishes with liquid soap.
- For what dishwashing liquid is and how it removes grease: what is dishwashing liquid.
Gel versus liquid dish detergent
Both are made for washing dishes by hand. Liquid detergent is dripped onto the sponge, while gel is taken from the tub with the sponge and is thicker. You will find the production difference in how is dish detergent made and the general hand-washing steps in how to use dishwashing liquid.
Not for dishwashers
Gel and liquid dish detergents are made to give plenty of foam for hand washing. Put into a dishwasher, the foam overflows and can damage the machine and the floor. Use only detergent made for dishwashers; for industrial machines in businesses, see using industrial dishwasher detergent.
What to watch out for
- If it gets into the eyes, rinse with plenty of water.
- Wear gloves for long or frequent dishwashing.
- Store the product out of the reach of children with the lid closed.
- Do not mix it with other cleaning products (can cleaning products be mixed).
For restaurants and canteens
In restaurant, hotel and canteen kitchens with a lot of hand washing, large packs are practical: Tetikoğlu Kimya offers TETİK Jel Bulaşık Deterjanı in 200 GR, 10 KG and 35 KG, and START Jel Bulaşık Deterjanı in 35 KG, in the dishwashing liquid category. For a business product list see restaurant cleaning supplies, and for bulk buying choosing dish detergent in bulk.
