Older sinks were glazed earthenware or enamelled metal. The old sink in this flat when I first moved here was a 40'sish enamelled. A lot now are moulded plastic. That and stainless steel are the most common.
Many people leave the bowl in the sink full time, moving it only when cleaning or when they need the full size of the sink. Mine tucks into a corner between units, on the floor.
People in the UK use a variety of cloths, sponges and brushes for washing up. Just look at the washing up section on Lakeland's website. I use their Washup Whizz - it's a yellow, plastic net/mesh. It scrubs decently without scratching and is quickly rinsed and left to air.
The woven cloth is less commonly used for actual washing of dishes these days; it's more often used for wiping surfaces. Sponges, brushes and microfibre-type clothes are much more likely to be used for the dishes nowadays.
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Many people leave the bowl in the sink full time, moving it only when cleaning or when they need the full size of the sink. Mine tucks into a corner between units, on the floor.
People in the UK use a variety of cloths, sponges and brushes for washing up. Just look at the washing up section on Lakeland's website. I use their Washup Whizz - it's a yellow, plastic net/mesh. It scrubs decently without scratching and is quickly rinsed and left to air.
The woven cloth is less commonly used for actual washing of dishes these days; it's more often used for wiping surfaces. Sponges, brushes and microfibre-type clothes are much more likely to be used for the dishes nowadays.