Decorative finishes can fade.
Plastic can warp.
And sentimental dishes can become casualties of a cycle they never should have entered.
So before you hear that familiar dishwasher door click and walk away, take one second to look at what you’ve loaded.
If something is wooden, vintage, delicate, specialty-coated, insulated, decorated, or labeled “hand wash only,” give it a second thought.
Sometimes the extra minute at the sink is worth it.
Especially when the thing you’re washing is your favorite kitchen treasure.
And honestly?
I’d rather spend 30 seconds washing
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