I do kinda the same thing billy, but i just do it in my kitchen sink. and let it soak for a couple of hours in luke warm water. and drain and repeat till the water stays relatively clean for two draining s. My hubby isn't too thrilled with this. but what can he do. hehe. he doesn't do the dishes or clean up the kitchen so he can complain all he wants. until he is ready to do something i wont listen.