Nowadays, a dishwasher is popular in the kitchen. Meanwhile, you need to take note of kitchen essentials that should not be in the dishwasher.
Sharp Edges Tool
Kitchen tools with sharp edges should never be placed in the dishwasher. The sharp edges like graters, sieves, and knives are dangerous when unloading the dishwasher. Then, the harsh dishwasher detergent may dull edges and cause wooden handles to loosen and split. So it is better to wash them by hand for perfect cleaning even the smallest side.
Wooden Bowls, Spoons, And Cutting Boards
Remember to not wash wooden bowls, spoons, and cutting boards in the dishwasher. Because the harshness of dishwasher detergents may strip the natural oils that keep wooden utensils and cutting boards from drying out. So when those oils are stripped, the wood will begin to crack. Therefore, the wooden items should be hand washed quickly with a mild detergent in warm water, not in the dishwasher.
Cast Iron Cookware
Well, the harsh detergent of the dishwasher can make your cast iron unusable. To clean up your cast iron, you can do some old-fashioned elbow grease. Do not forget to always use oil before you cook with cast iron to have a perfect cooking result.
Acrylic Or Melamine Dishes
Acrylic or melamine as a lightweight item is very popular. Unfortunately, you are not suggested to use the dishwasher, dishwasher detergents, high water, and drying temperatures because they will ruin the dishes.
Thin Plastic Containers
Thin plastic containers cannot be in the dishwasher because the high heat can melt or wrap them up. Meanwhile, if you still want to wash it in the dishwasher, make sure you use the top rack only and skip the high-heat drying cycle.
Copper Pans And Mugs
Copper pans and mugs are beautiful and classic but need extra effort to keep them shiny and bright as always. Do not use the dishwasher to clean them up because the detergent will immediately dull the finish and can be corrosive. You can use the best copper cleaner and elbow grease as the cleaning equipment.
