can you wash dishes when under a boil order
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Use the largest pots you have and boil the water on your stove. Let it cool enough so that you can use it to wash your dishes. Pour the water into your sink. One side for washing and one side for rinsing. The water in your hot water tank is not hot enough to kill any organisms that may be in your water. So boil before using...:).