{"id":23290,"date":"2021-12-04T17:21:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T17:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=23290"},"modified":"2021-12-04T17:21:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T17:21:26","slug":"11-things-to-never-put-in-your-dishwasher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/11-things-to-never-put-in-your-dishwasher\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Things To Never Put In Your Dishwasher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
My motto when shopping for home goods is, \u201cIf it doesn\u2019t go in the dishwasher (or washing machine), it doesn\u2019t go in my house!\u201d Washing dishes is one of my least favorite chores, so I do my absolute best to keep hand wash-only items out of my cabinets.\n\n\n\n
But despite my efforts, there are still a number of kitchen essentials I end up hand-washing, typically because I didn\u2019t read the fine print when I bought them. (Seriously, who knew box graters shouldn\u2019t go in the dishwasher?)\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re guilty of skipping the fine print, too, you might not realize that a few core kitchen items are actually only supposed to be hand-washed. To keep your tableware, cookware, and other kitchen accessories in top shape, make sure to keep these 11 things out of the dishwasher:\n\n\n\n
A lot of food storage containers are dishwasher-safe, but avoid putting reused food containers in your dishwasher. (This would include things like empty butter tubs, sour cream containers, etc.)\n\n\n\n
These thin plastic containers don\u2019t usually fare well in the dishwasher, and may even melt! I experienced this very issue several years ago, where a thin plastic container melted and ended up creating a clog at the bottom of my dishwasher.\n\n\n\n
Feel free to keep and reuse your plastic containers, but just wash them by hand instead.\n\n\n\n
Chances are slim that your dishwasher\u2019s sprayer arms are going to get much water or detergent up into a narrow-necked bottle. Save yourself the disappointment by washing narrow-necked bottles by hand instead.\n\n\n\n
You can pick up a set of bottle cleaning brushes for just a few dollars online, or you can try this highly useful bartender\u2019s trick\n\n\n\n
The intensely hot environment of your dishwasher is very unfriendly to wood! Wood and bamboo kitchen tools can dry out, warp, and even crack after repeated trips through the dishwasher.\n\n\n\n
Wash these items by hand instead using soapy water. And be sure to treat them occasionally with a wood wax\/butter to protect the wood and extend its lifespan!\n\n\n\n
Many types of cookware are dishwasher-safe, and they\u2019ll usually tell you so. But some types should never go in the dishwasher, including the following:\n\n\n\n
Cast Iron \u2013 Exposed cast iron will rust in the dishwasher, and you shouldn\u2019t wash it with soap either. (For tons of useful information about caring for cast iron, read my post here!)\n\n\n\n
Copper \u2013 Dishwasher detergents can dull the shiny surface of copper cookware.\n\n\n\n
Nonstick \u2013 Harsh detergents can quickly wear down the fragile nonstick coating, and hand washing will help extend its lifespan.\n\n\n\n
Aluminum \u2013 Dishwasher detergents will oxidize aluminum items like sheet pans, so stick to hand washing if you want that shiny finish to last!\n\n\n\n
It can be tempting to put a container with a paper label into the dishwasher in hopes that the dishwasher will remove the label for you. But speaking from personal experience, it rarely goes that smoothly!\n\n\n\n
What usually happens is that the upper layer of the sticker\/label separates from the jar and gets stuck somewhere at the bottom of the dishwasher. Then you still have to remove the sticky residue from the jar, AND scrape the sticker gunk out of your dishwasher!\n\n\n\n
Dishwashers don\u2019t do a great job of cleaning out the tiny nooks and crannies found on garlic presses, microplanes, and other types of tools. Wash these items by hand instead to make sure they\u2019re getting cleaned properly.\n\n\n\n
Fragile items like fine china and crystal should always be washed by hand to avoid damage. Once they\u2019re dry, buff them with a microfiber cloth for a brilliant shine!\n\n\n\n
Rubber doesn\u2019t usually fare well in the dishwasher, as detergents can cause it to dull and even degrade over time. Double-check your dishes for less obvious rubber parts like gaskets, seals, and bases before loading them into the dishwasher.\n\n\n\n
Taking a few extra minutes to wash items with rubber parts by hand can keep extend their lifespan by a large margin!\n\n\n\n
Most models of stand mixers come with the same types of attachments, but there\u2019s no guarantee what material they\u2019ll be made out of! If yours are made of aluminum, you\u2019ll definitely want to wash those by hand to avoid oxidation.\n\n\n\n
If your stand mixer attachments are \u201ccoated,\u201d then it may be okay to wash them on the top rack of your dishwasher. Check the user manual that came with your stand mixer for care and washing instructions to make sure.\n\n\n\n
Go ahead and toss your butter knives and steak knives in the dishwasher, but take an extra minute to wash your kitchen knives by hand. A good, sharp knife is your most valuable tool as a chef, and it will only stay that way if you treat it gently\n\n\n\n
Harsh detergents and heat will almost always cause printed ink to crack and fade over time. This is especially annoying when it comes to things like measuring cups, because they aren\u2019t particularly useful without those printed measurements!\n\n\n\n
Wash items with printed ink by hand to make sure those labels stay readable for longer.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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