In the five-can ware-washing method, which can corresponds to the wash step using hot detergent and a long-handled brush at 110-120°F?

• A. Can 1: Garbage
• B. Can 4: Rinse
• C. Can 3: Wash
• D. Can 2: Pre-wash

Answer: (C)

The key idea is identifying which stage involves actively cleaning with detergent and scrubbing. The wash step is where you scrub dishes with hot detergent using a long-handled brush, at about 110–120°F, to break up grease and lift soils from surfaces. This temperature range helps the detergent work effectively and makes scrubbing more efficient without scalding your hands. So the can used for washing is the one designated for this cleaning action. The garbage can is simply for waste, the pre-wash can is for loosening soils before washing, and the rinse can is used after washing to flush away detergent and loosened debris.