The Joseph Joseph Washing Up Bowl, is great for home and away use, providing you with a further box to carry items and an ability to drain water from the bowl. Based on the enamel wash bowls that were popular in the 1940s and 1950s, these bowls are light, easy to care for and very versatile too. Our fave washing up liquid is that made by Ecover, a plant based eco washing up liquidwhich doesn’t harm the environment and also makes easy work of cleaning your greasy and oily pots, pans and dirty dishes. We have tried different eco and plant based washing up liquids for a few years and this is one of our faves. The good thing about this, is if you can’t rinse your dishes, you’re not leaving any nasty chemicals on your plates as you would with using a non plant based washing up liquid, this is one of the most important factors for us and we find people often overlook. The story of the washing up bowl commences one day when Ole Jensen is doing the dishes in kitchen sink. He is watching the sharp and hard surface of the sink and he suddenly hesitates putting his fragile china and fine glasses into the sink. This hesitation turns into an irritation and out of this irritation the idea of a flexible washing up bowl that shapes according to its content is born. The best washing up bowl for camping trips or for washing muddy paws at the seaside, the Collapsible Washing Up Bowl by Orbit Innovations conveniently collapses down when not in use. When folded, this washing up bowl measures just 5cm deep, therefore, it will easily slip into the boot of the car or a bag.

Bear in mind though that lots of products on Etsy are shipped from the USA or Canada, which can be pricey and isn’t very eco friendly. Filter the results to look for shops in the UK to avoid this. Washing up your boots, other outdoor gear or even a bicycle, combined with a portable pressure washer you could have the perfect setup for keeping your gear clean and ready to go. Non-Slip Feet – Useful to stop your bowl sliding around, especially if using around the house. Furthermore, feet also have the advantage of raising the bowl, allowing better drainage and keeping the bowl cleaner too. With this rubberised pop up type of washing bowl, there are plenty of other brands making similar products so we’re sure you’ll find a decent version.However, it’s not just the shape and size that’s important anymore. There are a vast range of washing up bowls, with many useful features which might just make chores easier and less messy.

Its key winning feature its the plug in the centre of the bowl. This means no need to lift a heavy bowl of water after use to tip and empty it simply requires pulling the plug out. The plug is also able to collect large food particles such as pasta but not so much small particles such as rice. That was the start of Ole Jensen's washing up bowl and the product as we know it today is the result of many hours of product development. The washing up bowls then came in bright yellow and pure green and suddenly they were no longer just for the washing up but also a useful object for many other things around the house. Inside and outside - everyday and on holiday It has a 20cm diameter so you can fit small feet in it if you wish to use it as a foot bath after a long day hiking. If you have a pet you can use it as a wash bowl to help clean them off, especially if your dog is like ours and aims for the nearest puddle of mud. This washing up bowl can hold up to 10 litres of water, the rim around the edges helps to carry the bowl as there are no carry handles. Your unlikely to spill other than when you are draining it of water this can be a little awkward to do. Once upright the bowl is sturdy and strong.

Whether you’re washing-up, clearing spillages, or cleaning windows, a washing up bowl’s work is never done. So, take the time to make sure you choose the right one. Read on for some top tips on choosing a bowl and find out our top 5 best washing up bowls. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room Handles – A useful addition for those occasions when you want to clean around the house. Handles make lifting the bowl out of the sink and carrying it around so much easier. And if all else fails, why not ditch the washing up bowl completely and switch to using a plug in the bottom of your sink instead?