The word haphazardly has appeared in 54 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Nov. 20 in “How to Clean Up After Thanksgiving Dinner Like a Pro” by Genevieve Ko:
Take a cue from caterers and private chefs who replicate the dishwashing efficiency of restaurants in home kitchens by creating systems. Rather than haphazardly wash, dry or load whatever is nearby, clean by dish type in stages.
Start by putting away leftovers and then scrape all the scraps off plates. Fill an empty casserole dish or serving bowl with hot soapy water and put all of the utensils in there. Next, stack or line up dirty dishes, bowls and glasses by type. If space is tight, bring items into the kitchen by category.
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