Not all kitchenware is meant to stand up to the high heat of your beloved dishwasher.
Sharp Knives
Routinely tossing your nice knives in the dishwasher could actually be shortening their lifespan.
One of our test kitchen staffers says she only hand-washes her knives because the dishwasher can be too abrasive.
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Additionally, rubbing against other cutlery in the utensil basket can cause even the sharpest knives to dull.
This is because harmful chemicals can start to leach from them when facing high temperatures.
Cast-Iron Cookware
Our cast-iron pans are a little too precious to be haphazardly tossed in the dishwasher.
Save yourself time and just clean it by hand.
Sure, the pans are still usable, but they certainly aren’t as pretty.
Turn your china-washing into a party with a loved one and blast some music or catch up over suds.
