Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher

Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher

Glassware

Your everyday drinking glasses are one thing.

Fine crystal is another.

The heat, detergent, water pressure, and movement inside the dishwasher can increase the risk of scratching, clouding, chipping, or breaking delicate glassware.

Some modern crystal and specialty glassware may be designed for dishwasher use, so don’t assume every delicate-looking glass is automatically forbidden.

But if you’re dealing with an heirloom piece or something particularly valuable?

I’d wash it by hand.

Especially if losing it would make you say:

“Oh no. Oh no, no, no.”

9. Hand-Painted Dishes

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