If you have the luxury of owning a dishwasher, then you’re lucky! It gets your dishes done in not time and you can have your sink clean and free from dishes.
But did you know that not everything you load into your dishwasher is dishwasher-friendly?
While some items state whether the product is dishwasher safe or not, some items don’t. So, let’s talk about things that you should never put in the dishwasher!
20 Things You Should Never Put In The Dishwasher
1. Pressure Cooker Lids
Do not put pressure cooker lids into the dishwasher (both stove top and electric ones), as food particles can get lodged into the safety valves or in their regulators.
2. Chinaware with Metallic Design
Do not put your Chinaware with metallic design into the dishwasher, as it can get accidentally chipped while the dishwashing cycle runs and also, the metallic design could get damaged.
3. Items Labeled with Paper
Dishwashing items that are labeled with paper, can loosen the paper over time (from jars, bottles etc.,) and the paper can lodged in the dishwasher drain.
4. Cast Iron Ware
Cast iron ware shouldn’t be put into the dishwasher as the dishwashing detergent can strip away its non-stick surface and can leave the item to rust in no time.
5. Crystal Ware
Crustal ware should only be hand-washed and must never be put into the dishwasher, as crystal can become cloudy after multiple washings.
6. Acrylic Dishware
The hot water in the dishwasher can damage the acrylic dishware, by causing it hairline cracks. It can also cause damage to the designs printed on them.
7. Sharp Knives
Never put sharp knives into the dishwasher, as it can dull the blades of the knives. Also, they can be unsafe while unloading the dishwasher. Therefore, hand-washing sharp knives are always ideal.
8. Non-Stick Pots and Pans
Never put cookware that has a non-stick coating into a dishwasher. It can break down the coating and damage it over time, causing it to peel off.
9. Hand-Painted Ceramics
Items that are hand-painted or have artwork on them must never be put into the dishwasher, as the artwork can get damaged and can wear off over time.
10. Aluminum Cookware
Aluminum cookware should never be put in the dishwasher, as the hot water can stain the surface of the items and the hot water combined with the detergent can dull the finish.
12. Wooden Items
Wooden items like spoons, cutting boards etc., shouldn’t be put into the dishwasher, as the hot water can crack the wood and can also damage its finish.
13. Printed Measuring Cups
If you have measuring cups with the measurements printed on them, it is better that you hand wash them, as the dishwasher can over time damage the print and remove the measurements.
14. Food Graters
Food graters must never be put in the dishwasher, as it can dull the blades of the grater. Hand-washing food grates, is always recommended.
15. Insulated Bottles, Cups, Travel Mugs
Never put insulated bottles, cups, travel mugs etc., into the dishwasher, as the hot water can damage the vacuum seal of the caps.
16. Copper Ware
Do not put any copper ware into the dishwasher, as the hot water will ruin the copper ware and dull the finish over time.
17. Non-Stick Sheet Pans and Baking Trays
Do not put any sheet pans or baking trays which are non-stick, into the dishwasher, as it can ruin its coating and damage it in the long run.
18. Melamine Ware
Do not put any melamine ware into the dishwasher as the designs on the melamine ware can become dull and get damaged over time.