Question: what are the different steps in washing dishes?
Answer: PREP. Scrape dishes to remove leftover food - use a rubber spatula or paper towel. ... 
FILL. Fill sink or dishpan with clean, hot water. ... 
WASH. Wash "in order," starting with lightly soiled items. ... 
RINSE. Rinse suds and residue with clean hot water. ... 
DRY.