May as well put my two cents in here; can't remember where I stole this idea from (I think this site though).....

I usually eat Liptons, potatoes, soups, etc. and during the process of cooking, pieces (usually of whatever spice) get fairly stuck to the underside of lid or top of pot. I use the thin mesh bags that fruit is sold in. After eating, put some water in the pot, scrunch up the mesh into a sort of scrubber and have at it, then just shake it clean from water and any food particles. Let it sit for a few minutes to dry out or when you get it back out of your pot the next time you cook it'll still be wet.

And of course, drink the grey