How to maintain hygiene when hand washing cooking supplies in a sink? Best practices?

[Anonymous]

It seems your dishes have been sitting out, allowing food residue to dry and harden.

To make washing easier, never let food dry onto the plates and utensils. Scrape off all food scraps first. If you don't have time for a full wash, just give them a quick rinse under the faucet. The easiest solution, though, is to simply soak them in water right away—that'll stop the food from drying and hardening. Be sure to use a sponge when washing.

[Anonymous]

I use a Dobie scrubber.