First, I avoid heavy and/or oily foods that require heavy dish cleaning e.g. chili.

Then I use a very small amount very hot water and just swish out the cup or bowl with my fingers followed by wiping with my bandana. I use no soap at all and maybe 1/4 cup of water for this.

For breakfast I have oatmeal first and then I make my coffee (instant)or hot chocolate in the same container which rinses out the oatmeal. The coffee becomes, in effect, a dishwater rinse. Then I use a very small amount of water to rinse the cup followed by a bandana wipe.

If your palate is offended by little chunks of oatmeal in your coffee this may not be for you but I don't mind at all <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />