Tip of the Day: Be dishwasher-friendly

by Alanna Kaufman, Posted Jun 20th 2008 @ 6:00AM

I rue the day I first put my manual can opener in the dishwasher -- it was the beginning of a long process of rusting. Now, I keep a solid list of tools that should stay far away from the dishwasher.

Not everything in the kitchen belongs in the dishwasher, so keep the items on this list far, far away. Feel free to add any items that you prefer to hand was as well!

1. manual can openers

2. wooden spoons

3. whisks

4. sifters

5. non-stick cookware

6. paella pans

7. wooden cutting boards

8. colored plastic glasses (they can become discolored)

9. many brands of high-quality knives (but check with the manufacturer)

Filed Under: Tip of the Day
Tags: dishwasher, glasses, knives, Tip of the Day, TipOfTheDay, wooden spoons

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6-20-2008 @1:30PM Sarah said... Anything with etching or inlays like gold or silver is a definite no-no for us at least... lost more than one teacup that way! Also anything that's been repaired like cup handles or slight cracks - they don't like the dishwasher either.
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6-20-2008 @4:23PM Dartssnake said... I find that most aluminum items become marred in some way by the dishwasher, whether corrosion or warpage.
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6-24-2008 @12:20PM Astin said... ANY high-quality knives should be kept out of the dishwasher.

Also, any glasses with etched or coloured patterns.

Dishwashers have very high temperatures, and highly abbrasive detergents which will scratch and nick anything soft or strip off thin coatings. Over time, patterns fade, edges dull, and protection gets worn down.
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