Dishwashers are an amazing convenience but did you know that there are many items that can get completely damaged in a dishwasher? Let’s take a look at these need-to-know cleaning tips: the 10 things you should never put in a dishwasher and the reasons why!
Although today’s dishwashers have gentle cleaning and drying cycles, modern-day dishwashers are still powerful machines that use high heat, forceful water, and powerful cleaning agents to clean and remove grease and food. Damage and breakage can happen and no one wants to deal with that expense! Keep in mind that vintage and antique pieces might be irreplaceable, as well.
My latest post is up on Better Homes and Gardens!
See the full article to learn all about the 10 Things You Should NEVER Put in a Dishwasher to keep your kitchen items and dishes in tip top shape!
….and see my other BHG articles for more tips, DIY and decor ideas! More coming soon!
See something you like? You can find similar items in this post here:
1. Blue and white dishes 2. Wooden Spoons 3. Copper Mugs 4. Cast Iron Skillet
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Random question…
But what Font is the script “put in a dishwasher”?
I LOVE IT!
Hi Sandy! It’s called CoffeeBreak 🙂 I love it too!
oh my gosh! you’re awesome! thank you so much!!!
Great information. Sometimes I think we forget not everything should be put in the dishwasher.
Good reminder! I learned the hard way about plastic items. I put our pet automatic waterer in the dishwasher thinking it was heavy duty enough, and it melted!
Thank you for sharing with us at Merry Monday!
Oh so sorry to hear that your dishwasher melted it!! Thanks for visiting!
What brand dish washer is this with multi teared racks ?
Sorry Sarah – I don’t know the brand.