Why is it that some people don't wash their cups with soap?

Question

for instance, it's my pet peeve when people come to my house and drink from a cup/glass and just rinse it with water when finished. they only do this when they drink water from the cup. It makes me mad because their germs are still on the cup, and i don't want to get that. When anyone drinks from a cup or glass, you need to wash it with soap. If you don't do that, then limit your habit at your home and don't do it in mine's. Am i the only one who feels this way? How can i tell the person this so they won't get offended?

first of all, i'm not referring to guests!!!! I'm referring to people who sleep over my house for a few days and those that come often to my house. Of course, i certainly don't expect my guests to wash dishes. If I have people staying over, I can't be where they are 24/7. Why not ask me instead of jumping to conclusions!!!!

Answer 1

This is one place where you have to be upfront with friends and acquaintances. Do it nicely, but be firm. Diseases are carried through glasses and dishes that aren't cleaned correctly, so, tell them nicely, that you appreciate their help in the kitchen, but that you are afraid of spreading viral infections,so would they mind, please using soap and water to clean all the utensils that they have used.
Most people will understand, and if they don't, they are pigs and you really don't want them in your house. Well, that's my take on it, personally, I don't want a piggy person as a friend. If they can't clean a dish, what else can't they clean correctly, think that one thru.

Answer 2

You expect your guests to wash the dishes they use? Are you kidding me? That's so tacky. When I go to someone's house, I rinse my glass, plate, or whatever else I use out of courtesy. My guests do the same. I'm sorry, but you are being ridiculous.

Answer 3

Thats Gross!! but what u could do is just have them drink out the cup and keep soapy water in the sink, so they can just drop the cup in the soapy water and that would maybe help them to use the soap. or if u have a dishwashed, have them drop it in the dishwater.


or just give them plastic cups when they come. that way u throw away the cup!

Answer 4

I think that person is just trying to be polite. I really hope that they don't put it back in your cupboard.

The most polite thing for you to do is to take the glass away from your guest and take care of it yourself. You need to be more attentive to your guests' needs so they don't feel that they should have to bus their own dishes in your home.

Answer 5

It's not worth starting WWIII about seriously. Your guests will think you're rude and a bit crazy, even if you mean no offense to it. Just get over it, you're a bit of a over the top germ freak.

Answer 6

I tell them to leave the cup in the sink, i go rinse cup in hot water. When they have left...i wash in dishwashing liquid...problem solved..tooo easy. Unless your a squeakly clean person...tell them to bring their own cups...We live with germs, whether we like it or not...they are there. Dont be hard on yourself.

Answer 7

Half the time- people don't even wash their hands after going to the BATHROOM- so why do you think they'll wash their cups out?! Save your breath (and maybe a couple of relationships), & clean them yourself. It's not worth starting WWIII about.

Answer 8

Thats weird, I will only rinse if Im sure I AM going to use it again. II would never think to put it back in the cupboard

Answer 9

That must be a behavior specific to one person. I don't have friends like that. If it is just one friend, put it in with the dirty dishes when she leaves if you aren't close enough to just say, "Girl! Put that glass in the the sink!"

Answer 10

Are they doing that and putting it back in the cupboard? Because that's just gross. I'd say "Hey, just leave it bud, I'll wash it later thanks."