Getting the Dishes Clean!

Getting the Dishes Clean!
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Help college students discern whether they have to, and how to, clean their own dirty dishes.

Do you have a dirty dish?	NO	Great! Why are you reading this? ...go study.
YES
You need to wash it! Is the dishwasher clean or dirty?		Dirty? Awesome! Is the dish washer full?	NO	Dirty AND Empty? Perfect! Make sure your dish is reasonably rinsed. Now, find a place for it in the dishwasher. Is your dish in the dishwasher now?	YES	GOOD JOB! You are done! Enjoy the rest of your day.
		YES		NO
That is okay. You can hand-wash your dish or empty the clean dish washer. Are you hand-washing your dish?		Ah shoot; you will need to hand wash your dish. If you want to be helpful you can also start the dishwasher and switch the sign to "Clean." Are you hand-washing your dish?	NO	Why not? If there is a problem tell House Council. You can also hand wash your dish! Are you hand-washing your dish?
NO	YES	YES	YES	NO
So you need to empty the clean dish-washer, and put all clean-dishes away. DO NOT LEAVE ANY DISHES on the counter or in the sink.		GREAT! Use the soap provided and scrub your dish in the sink. Are you done? Is your dish clean?	NO	Why not? Please tell house council if there is a problem. Otherwise, please take care of the your dishes and continue to respect the kitchen as a shared community space.
		YES
		AWESOME! AWESOME! Just make sure to either dry your dish and put it away OR put it in the drying rack. DO NOT LEAVE ANY DISHES on the counter or in the sink (even if they are clean). Is your dish put-away?	YES	GOOD JOB! You are done! Enjoy the rest of your day.
		NO
		Why not? Please tell house council if there is a problem. Otherwise, please take care of the your dishes and continue to respect the kitchen as a shared community space.