WOW! You Should Never Put These 11 Items in Your Dishwasher!⛔

Keep These 11 Things Out Of Your Dishwasher

How do you view your dishwasher? Is it something you don't mind dealing with? Or is it a place you like to avoid at all costs? Some folks don't have a problem with loading and unloading the dishwasher, but some will avoid it, and thus you see bowls, plates, cups, etc. sitting in your sink. Some even avoid the dishwasher but use the excuse "I'm soaking the dishes"

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The dishwasher is there to help; ask anyone who doesn't have one and they will tell you they wish they had one. Simple to use. Just add the dirty dishes (after a quick rinse) into the dishwasher, and when they are done and cooled off, put them away. Pretty straightforward and easy, and your kitchen will always look great.

There are some items that should never go into your dishwasher. I have not seen this list, and I am curious if I do put these things in our dishwasher, so I will learn too as I write this article.

This article was written by Jenn Sinrich for Reader's Digest. This story focused on items you should NEVER put into your dishwasher. "Not all items made for the kitchen can withstand the high temperatures dishwashers have to reach to kill germs and clean effectively. And some are too valuable to risk being tossed around in a gymnasium of other products."

11 Things You Should Never Put in Your Dishwasher

Aunt Barbara’s treasured casserole dish: "Sure, it might survive a run (or several), but you’ll sorely regret the one time it clinks with a nonimportant item in there and breaks in pieces."

Dishwashing liquid: "We have to admit that it kind of makes sense—dishwashing liquid’s for washing dishes, right? Yes, but NEVER in the dishwasher—unless you want your lovely kitchen to become a giant bubble bath in a matter of minutes."

Takeout containers: "The heat from the water or during the drying period can melt or change the chemical composition of the container, making it unsafe to place food in and reuse.”

Copper pans: "Tossing those puppies in the dishwasher, however, will change their color to something a little, shall we say, rustier?"

Wooden utensils and cutting boards: "Due to the high-heat temperatures of your dishwasher, the consistency of wood is also at risk of being altered."

Crystal glass and dishware: "Over time, the high temperature in the dishwashing machine, its cleaning cycle and the close proximity to other items might cause your crystal to crack, chip or take away the shine."

Cheese grater: "The dishwasher doesn’t have the capability to pick up all the cheese curdles hidden deep inside."

Fancy chef-quality knives: "Although some dishwashing machines have a special knife rack, the dishwasher cycles and the abrasive detergents will still dull the sharp blades."

Your pet’s bowl or feeder: "You might consider Fido family, but his germs do not mix well with yours or your little ones'. That urban legend you've heard about how a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s? Not totally true."

Insulated drinkware and mugs: "The insulated component has a vacuum seal that can be ruined by the dishwasher's high heat."

Nonstick pots and pans:  "Unless the manufacturer labeled the product as dishwasher-safe, the dishwasher can break down the nonstick coating over time, which pretty much defeats the purpose."

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