But there is another tried and true old-school method: A cup of dish soap and the power of water ... use an abrasive sponge or bristle brush and elbow grease to scrub racks clean.

I filled up a container with warm water and added a few pumps of dish soap. Then I dropped my sponge into the concoction ... I decided to try the face cleanser method next. I had to repeat ...

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Then squeeze 1/4 cup of dish soap into a bucket of warm water, wipe your furniture down with a microfiber cloth, and let it air dry. You can also use this method for cleaning outdoor cushions ...

But there is another tried and true old-school method: A cup of dish soap and the power of water ... wiping down greasy oven racks with a damp sponge as it happens (cool oven racks first!) ...