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10 Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher: The Damage Is Irreparable
Even if we do it anyway, there are things that we should never put in the dishwasher, sharp knives are one of them, but they are not the only ones.
Dishwasher
Great inventions make life easier, such as the dishwasher, an appliance that can be very useful and lasts a long time but is often poorly loaded. Let’s find out what to wash by hand so as not to damage our dishes.
Things you should never put in the dishwasher
Thanks to advances in technology, we spend less and less time doing household chores and more and more time enjoying our free time.
You may think you know exactly how to use it, but rinsing your dishes is not enough to keep them in good condition. Factors such as the utensils that can be washed in it also play a fundamental role in its durability and that of the objects we clean.
There are certain items in your kitchen that you should banish from the dishwasher to avoid damaging them and what is the best way to clean them according to experts.
Kitchen knife set
Sharp knives
Knives, among others, should never be put in the dishwasher because hot water and aggressive agents in dishwasher detergents damage the blade of the knife. If we clean them in the dishwasher, it can become blunt due to the high temperatures reached by the appliance.
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In addition, the handle could also be damaged if it is made of wood or plastic that is not heat-resistant.
In addition, knives, for this reason, should never be left wet for a long time, but should simply be washed with dish soap and then dried immediately.
Wooden cutting board and cutlery
Even the wooden cutting board should not be put in the dishwasher because the heat deforms the wood, which eventually causes cracks and cracks as well as swelling. The wooden spoons that we use for cooking should not only be put in the dishwasher, but they should not even be left to soak in water for the same reasons as the cutting board.
Wooden cutting board and dishes
Thermos and insulated cups
We avoid putting the dishwasher and thermoses and insulated cups because hot water tends to deteriorate the insulating power of the thermos.
Pressure cooker lid
We must also be careful with all utensils with rubber fittings, such as pressure cookers or parts of food processors.
It is important not to put these rubbers in the dishwasher because, as with plastic containers, they can deform and lose their effectiveness.
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