Not everything in your kitchen should go in the dishwasher. High heat, strong water pressure, and harsh detergents can damage many items.<\/p>\n
Always hand-wash sharp knives, wooden utensils, cast iron, copper cookware, crystal, fine china, and heirloom dishes, as dishwashers can dull, crack, or fade them.<\/p>\n
Use caution with nonstick pans, insulated mugs, plastics, and blender jars\u2014only dishwasher-safe items should go inside. Avoid washing anything with stickers or adhesive labels, as they can clog filters.<\/p>\n
To keep your kitchen tools lasting longer, check labels, hand-wash delicate items, clean the dishwasher filter regularly, avoid overloading, and use proper detergent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"