You washed the dishes wrong... and that's why your dishes always get greasy

Washing the dishes seems like a relatively easy task, but time and time again we find the dishes covered in grease.

If it's something you struggle with every night, according to one cleaning genius, it could have to do with the amount of dish soap you use.

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It might be worth using more dish soap, according to the cleaning enthusiastCredit: Getty

Hard water reserves with high mineral content feed several regions of the country.

While not necessarily a health hazard, it can be a nuisance in everyday life, especially when cleaning and washing dishes.

Luckily, a savvy TikTok user has a solution that will change your life , The Express reported .

Ann Russell has shared her handy home hack with her 2.1million followers on the social media giant.

In a recent video, the cleaning enthusiast revealed that for those living in hard-water areas, the right amount of soap makes all the difference.

She explained, "I usually just give a good [squeeze] to get the water sparkling and it's hot, really hot. A splash. A spoon."

However, as well as paying attention to how much dish soap you use each time, Ann reminded you that it's important to look out for blisters.

She explained: "When the bubbles go away and the water gets cold, discard the water and use more water because you need it.

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"The water has to be hot and clean because the detergent acts as an emulsifier.

"It emulsifies the grease and cleans it, and once you use it, the water becomes greasy and unpleasant and you just spread grease.

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"If you use less detergent, you'll probably need to change the water more often.

"The most important thing is to watch the water and when the bubbles are dead, pour it out and get more water."

Tips for washing dishes in hard water areas

If you notice a layer of white residue on your glasses, plates and cutlery after rinsing, it may be due to hard water.

While increasing the use of dish soap is one way to get rid of it, vinegar can also help.

Just add a cup of vinegar to your dishwater when you wash your hands.

For those worried about vinegar leaving an unpleasant odor, the experts at SF Gate recommend using citric acid instead.

They said, "Food-grade citric acid is another natural option for overcoming limescale build-up on dishes."

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