Win at Cleanup: Non-Toxic Tips for Game Day Dishwashing

How to Wash Game Day Dishes Without Toxic Chemical Cleaners

Just like how drafting certain players can make or break your team, what you choose for washing your pans, plates, and utensils matters.

1. Trade Harmful Dish Soaps for Safer, Non-Toxic Dishwashing Alternatives

Among dish soap brands evaluated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a whopping 65% received a D or F rating. Why? Most traditional dish soaps are made with harmful ingredients—like enthanolamines (a corrosive class of chemicals), phthalates, and formaldehyde—that can dry out your skin and disrupt your hormones.

Even after rinsing, toxic dish soaps leave an invisible film, which means that the next time you make buffalo chicken dip for the crew, that residue can reactivate and leach chemicals into your food. The easiest way to protect your family and friends from the sneaky foul play of toxins is by using non-toxic dishwashing liquids, like Truly Free Home Dish Soap, that are safe, effective, and gentle on your hands. 

2. Break Through Grease and Stuck-On Food with Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Pot & Pan Spray

It’s frustrating when oil and food won’t budge from your stainless steel pans, no matter how hard you scrub. Sometimes, you need backup. Here’s how to degrease and deep clean pots and pans, fast:

• Scrape off leftovers: Start by removing food scraps from your pots, pans, baking sheets, platters, and cooking utensils using a bamboo scraper. It’s easiest to do this while they’re still warm before food and sauces harden and become more attached.

• Spray stubborn spots: For food remnants that won’t budge, spray with Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Pot and Pan Spray—the MVP of degreasing pans. It’s perfect for tackling gooey cheese, pizza oils, burnt bits, and other tough messes.

• Let it work: Allow the Heavy Duty Pot and Pan Spray foaming solution to sit for a few minutes to break down grease and cooked-on food. While it works, handwash lightly soiled dishes, cups, and forks, or load them into your dishwasher.

• Scrub away grime: Return to your cookware and scrub in gentle circles to remove any remaining food particles. Don’t worry—this won’t be the arm-numbing scrubbing you’re used to, just some easy, breezy scrubbing to get rid of food bits and burns.

• Rinse and dry: For your finishing move, rinse each item with hot water, dry with a dish towel, and your pots and pans will be ready for your next game day.

3. Scrub Your Dishes with an Eco-friendly Sponge

A naturally strong teammate makes all the difference. Swap out synthetic sponges that shed microplastics for these eco-friendly sponges made from 100% organic Luffa. They’ll scrub away sauces, crumbs, and the toughest kitchen grime without scratching up your pans and plates or leaving behind a trail of plastic.