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I really hate not being able to submerge large roasting pans or pots. I especially hate having to rock large pans over the divide while trying to rinse them. So messy.
Also, you can use a plastic tub if you need to stack dishes in the sink, which works as a divided sink . . . but only when you need it.
Well, of the two options you provided, I prefer one large sink. I voted as such. But that I really like is my mom's sink. She has a divided sink that has one side as large as my single large sink and then a smaller, shallow sink right next to it where she drop drying pots, fruits and veggies, etc.
One side is filled with hot soapy water. The other side with scalding hot water.
Wash. Dunk to rinse. Set on rack on drain board. This is the lowest water usage way to hand wash dishes.
Honestly, when I have had a double sink, I've never had trouble getting big things into the sink to wash. Some things are big enough you have to tip and turn them, but that's not much of a problem.
I also use the sink as a sink, not as a trash can. Clippings, scrapings, leaves cut off the tops of vegetables, etc., go straight into the garbage, not into the sink.
Best scheme of all is what they call a "drainboard sink" where there's 24" or so of stainless on either side of the sink which slopes gently back into the sink. However, I've never had one of these in a double sink configuration. Maybe someday.
Greatly prefer stainless steel sinks. Drop an iron skillet into a porcelain sink and you are likely to chip the enamel making a permanent unsightly scar. A small dent in a stainless steel sink is much less visible.
I really hate not being able to submerge large roasting pans or pots. I especially hate having to rock large pans over the divide while trying to rinse them. So messy.
Also, you can use a plastic tub if you need to stack dishes in the sink, which works as a divided sink . . . but only when you need it.
I posted exactly this in a different thread sometime in the past day or two. Love, love, love my huge, deep, single sink and the ability to soak and wash extra large stockpots and pans and baking sheets.
And my sink is so deep that I can clear the table into it and you don't see the dishes, so if I am entertain, I don't need to worry about the dishes distracting anyone from enjoying themselves. (Do dishes actually distract anyone from relaxing and having a good time? They never have for me)
I prefer one large sink because I have tiny dogs and it is perfect to bathe them in and I'm not bending over killing my back . also big enough to put big pots and pans in to soak and or clean .
I love double sinks. I like having one area where I can soak anything except large pans or pots (which can soak just as well on the counter since the area that needs soaking is inside) while there's another side that's clean where I can rinse vegetables, handwash a couple quick items, etc. I've had both one large single and good-sized double sinks, and double is best for me!
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