Can I Put That In The Dishwasher?

Have you ever tossed something in the dishwasher and it either melted, got scratched or actually became ruined? I admit I have. I’ve loaded items, like crystal wine glasses, in the dishwasher, knowing I should hand wash but thought, “It should be ok,” only to find it cracked or chipped due to the high heat. Most of the time, when you buy something new, it will come with cleaning instructions which lets you know whether you can or can’t put it in the dishwasher, which I personally sometimes don’t read. The number one thing I’ve ruined the most by not hand washing? My knives! My son bought me a good set of knives a couple of years ago and told me, “Don’t put these in the dishwasher Mom,” and I can honestly say they have never seen the inside of one. And they have remained in perfect shape, so lesson learned.

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By correctly washing certain items, you’ll not only not ruin them but make them last longer, which will obviously save you money. Here’s a list of 11 things you should never put in your dishwasher.

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*My favorite tip on cleaning cast iron pots and pans is to toss in a handful of coarse Kosher salt after you use it. Wipe the salt out with a kitchen towel, rinse and then thoroughly dry. The salt will get any stuck on food items off without scratching the pan. Rub with a light coat of oil after every wash.