What to Never Put in Your Dishwasher

What Items Should Be Washed in the Dishwasher?

The whole point of having a dishwasher is to save you time and energy. Use this list to keep yourself from worrying about ruining your dishes so you can hit the start button and put your energy somewhere else. These items are all safe to wash in the dishwasher:

• Stainless steel pots and pans
• Tempered glass baking dishes
• Stoneware baking dishes
• Metal utensils
• Silicone dishes and utensils
• Hard plastic dishes and cups
• Drinking glasses
• Reusable paper towels

Thankfully, it’s likely that many items you use on a regular basis are dishwasher-safe. That means you can clean up quickly after meals without having to do a lot of hand-washing.

15 Items That Aren’t Dishwasher-Safe

So what isn’t dishwasher-safe? If you enjoy collecting antique glasses or using your grandmother’s vintage china, the dishwasher is probably not the best choice. Here are a few things you should never put in the dishwasher if you can help it:

• Cast iron pans
• Copper pots
• Nonstick cookware
• Aluminum baking sheets
• Wooden utensils
• Wooden cutting boards
• Antique china
• Hand-painted dishes
• Wine glasses
• Crystal
• Vintage glassware
• Milk glass
• Silver
• Sharp knives
• Insulated mugs

If hand-washing dishes is too tedious for you, maybe it’s time to clean out your cupboards. You can give away your fancier items and just buy dishwasher-safe materials from here on out! You can also think about storing your dishes in two separate cabinets so it’s easy to remember what can and can’t go in the dishwasher.

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