18 Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher (Even If You’re Tempted)
Dishwashers are one of the biggest time savers in the kitchen, but not everything has a place in them. The combination of high temperatures, powerful water jets, and harsh detergents can damage certain materials, shorten the life of dishes, and even ruin your precious kitchenware.
Here are 18 things you should always wash by hand
1. Cast iron pans
Dishwashers remove the non-stick coating from cast iron. They can also cause rust.
2. Sharp kitchen knives
High-quality knives can become dull and the blades can damage other dishes or cause scratches during the wash cycle.
3. Wooden cutting boards
Heat and moisture can cause wood to warp, crack, or split over time. 4. Wooden kitchen utensils
Wooden spoons, spatulas, and rolling pins absorb water, which can weaken the material and cause cracks.
5. Non-stick pans
