Your dishwasher makes life so much easier. Those dirty plates from dinner no longer litter your sink until you gather the strength to get up and wash them, instead you can simply load up your appliance and hit the start button. However, the convenience of your dishwasher can also have its drawbacks, if you're not careful. Placing items in the machine that aren't made to tolerate the extreme cleaning that dishwashers provide can leave you with damaged belongings. To help you avoid such a catastrophe, we've compiled a list of dishware that should never see the inside of your appliance.

 Formal Dishes

What to put in your dishwasher

  • If you have a set of formal dishes that hold special meaning to you and your family, don't place them in the dishwasher. Unfortunately, accidents, such as chips can happen. Therefore, hand-washing items that you adore is in your best interest.

 Brass Cookware

  • Any cookware item that is made of brass doesn't belong in your dishwasher. The high water temperature your appliance creates can diminish the protective layer the brass naturally produces.

 Wooden objects

  • Wooden utensils, bowls, plates, and cutting boards can warp after repeated cleanings in your dishwasher. If replacement is not an issue, you can wash them in the appliance; otherwise stick with scrubbing them by hand.

 Cast Iron and Copper pots

  • Cast iron and copper pots and pans are not meant to be placed in a dishwasher. Cast iron is susceptible to rusting and copper runs a high risk of denting when piled inside the appliance.

 Crystal glasses

  • Crystal glasses are much too delicate to withstand the harsh environment of a dishwasher. From cracks caused from the heat to scratches made by leftover food particles, your glasses will fare better when they are carefully washed in your sink.

 Insulated Mugs

  • Putting containers and mugs that are insulated in your dishwasher can ruin their effectiveness. The vacuum seal used on these items run the risk of getting wrecked when water seeps into them. To stay on the safe side, give them a good cleaning in your kitchen sink, instead.

While your dishwasher is a handy tool that often makes your life easier, there are times when a dishware mishap can cause you a great deal of frustration. However, by simply keeping certain items out of your appliance, you can say goodbye to those unfortunate circumstances. If you're looking for tips on appliance repair or maintenance, please contact us in El Paso today and we'll be happy to assist you.

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