{"id":425,"date":"2026-10-03T21:44:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T21:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/?p=425"},"modified":"2026-10-03T21:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T21:44:11","slug":"8-things-you-should-think-twice-about-putting-in-a-dishwasher-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/?p=425","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Should Think Twice About Putting in a Dishwasher \u2014 And Why"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A dishwasher can save a huge amount of time, but not everything in your kitchen belongs inside it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High temperatures, strong detergents, water pressure and heated drying can damage certain materials. And while a dishwasher can damage an item, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will literally \u201cexplode.\u201d The dramatic image in the viral post should be treated as an illustration, not proof that the pictured incident actually happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 common items that are better washed by hand<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. \ud83e\udeb5 Wooden utensils and cutting boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wood can absorb moisture and repeatedly expand and contract under the dishwasher’s heat. Over time, this can cause warping, cracking or loss of the finish<\/strong>. Product Help | Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Wash wooden items by hand and dry them promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. \ud83d\udd2a Good kitchen knives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dishwasher detergents, heat and repeated washing can dull or damage sharp blades. Knives can also move around and potentially damage the dishwasher racks. Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Hand-washing is usually the better option for quality knives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. \ud83e\udd58 Cast-iron cookware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A dishwasher can strip away the seasoning that protects cast iron, leaving the surface vulnerable to rust<\/strong>. Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Clean cast iron by hand and maintain its seasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. \ud83c\udf73 Some non-stick cookware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Heat, detergent and repeated washing can contribute to deterioration of some non-stick coatings. The correct approach depends on the manufacturer’s instructions, so don’t assume every non-stick pan is dishwasher-safe. Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. \ud83e\udd42 Crystal and delicate glassware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Delicate glass and crystal can be particularly vulnerable to breakage, etching or cloudiness<\/strong> from repeated dishwasher cycles. Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Ordinary sturdy drinking glasses are generally different\u2014always check the manufacturer’s recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. \ud83e\udd49 Copper and certain decorative metals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Copper can develop discoloration or pitting in the dishwasher. Brass, bronze, pewter and some other metals can also be damaged by heat and detergent. Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. \ud83e\udd64 Thin or disposable plastic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some plastics simply aren’t designed to withstand dishwasher temperatures. They can warp or deform<\/strong>, particularly during heated drying. Product Help | Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 If plastic is marked dishwasher-safe, follow the manufacturer’s instructions; many plastic items are best placed on the top rack<\/strong>. Product Help | Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. \u2615 Insulated travel mugs and containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some insulated cups and containers rely on seals or insulation that can be damaged by dishwasher heat and water. Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Unless the manufacturer specifically says they’re dishwasher-safe, wash them by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f One important thing about the viral photo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The broken glass shown in the picture doesn’t establish that a particular dishwasher caused the incident<\/strong>, and there’s no basis from the image alone to conclude that someone put the \u201cwrong\u201d item inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, glass itself isn’t automatically unsafe for dishwashers<\/strong>. Many ordinary glasses and tempered glass items are dishwasher-safe. The important question is whether that particular item is rated dishwasher-safe<\/strong>. Product Help | Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 The golden rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unsure, check the manufacturer’s instructions or the dishwasher-safe symbol before putting the item inside.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And never assume that \u201cdishwasher-safe\u201d means every cycle is safe<\/em>\u2014heated drying and high-temperature cycles can be harder on certain materials. Product Help | Whirlpool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc47 Which of these have you accidentally put in the dishwasher before?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A dishwasher can save a huge amount of time, but not everything in your kitchen belongs inside it. High temperatures, strong detergents, water pressure and heated drying can damage certain materials. And while a dishwasher can damage an item, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will literally \u201cexplode.\u201d The dramatic image in the viral post should … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":426,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=425"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":427,"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425\/revisions\/427"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipestips.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}