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5 kitchen items you should never put in the dishwasher

Yes, dishwashers are handy, but it’s better to hand wash these items - by Andrea Black
  • 02 Jun 2019
5 kitchen items you should never put in the dishwasher

Wooden chopping boards

A good wooden cutting board is a kitchen essential but they can also be pricey. The dishwasher is the last place you should clean them as this can cause your beautiful wooden cutting or cheese board to warp and crack. A good scrub in hot soapy water is recommended after use. Always dry your cutting boards standing upright to avoid the build up of bacteria or mould.

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Kitchen knives

A sharp knife is a must in the kitchen but the easiest way to dull them is constant cleaning in a dishwasher. And that prolonged exposure to the environment in a dishwasher can also cause wooden handles to warp. Treat your precious knives with the respect they deserve and clean them in hot soapy water and, carefully, hand dry with a tea towel.

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Non-stick cookware

Teflon is a miracle of science; most of us would be cleaning all manner of gunk from our frying pans without it. The mix of intense heat, water and harsh detergents can wear away the Teflon coating over time and make your pans much less effective. Gentle scrubbing with a non-abrasive cloth in hot soapy water is the way to go before drying them on a dish rack or with a tea towel.

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Insulated travel mugs and bottles

When you’re on the go, insulated travel mugs and bottles are essential to keep caffeinated or hydrated. At the end of a long day it might be tempting to throw them in the dishwasher but before you do bear in mind it’s always better to clean them in a sink full of hot soapy water, as the prolonged heat in dishwashers can cause harm to the rubber vacuum seals that help keep your beverage hot or cold.

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Crystal glassware

If you own fine china or delicate crystal items then you don’t want these anywhere near the heat and sudsy chaos of a dishwasher. Never clean your precious china and crystal in water that’s too hot, a sink full of lukewarm water is best and add 2 teaspoons of dishwashing detergent and a teaspoon of vinegar.  Soak and then gently clean each item with a lint free dish cloth and then carefully hand dry.

Andrea Black
Andrea Black
Travel, design and interiors writer Andrea Black embraces maximalism in the home, prefers mid-century modern style furniture and likes to hunt down vintage pieces. She specialises in travel relating to design, history, architecture and music. When visiting a city she will track down vintage vinyl record stores and bring home a local release.

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