No one enjoys scrubbing pots.
I figure if theres anything you can do to lessen the scrub then do it.
And there is, after making that stodgey polenta or risotto that has gunk all up the sides, fill the pot with water and a big pinch of salt or splash of vinegar and put it back over the heat.
Bring it to a simmer and turn off.
If you clean pots while warm you are preventing the gunk caking on.
One kitchen I worked in we were required to wash each pan after each use, normally it would go to the dishwasher but they figured out if it took 2 seconds while hot why let the dishpig scrub for minutes.
