Put all china, silver, and glass in their places as soon as washed.

Then take any tin or iron pans, wash, wipe with a dry towel, and put near the fire to dry thoroughly.

A knitting-needle or skewer may be kept to dig out corners unreachable by dishcloth or towel, and if perfectly dried they will remain free from rust.
The cooking-dishes, saucepans, &c., come next in order; and here the wire dish-cloth will be found useful, as it does not scratch, yet answers every purpose of a knife.

Every pot, kettle, and saucepan must be put into the pan of hot water.

If very greasy, it is well to allow them to stand partly full of water in which a few drops of ammonia have been put.