Washing Pots to Keep the Kitchen Clean on Shabbat

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Question

Is it permissible to wash pots to keep things clean and pleasant?

Answer

If a person is in the kitchen and the pots are in the way [and washing them is easy] and it is not possible to move the pots elsewhere, it is permissible. However, these conditions are generally not met.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 323, Se'if 1) Mishnah Berurah (Se'if Katan 1).

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