1. Nonstick Cookware
The high temperatures and powerful detergents gradually destroy the nonstick coating, making pans less effective and causing food to stick.
2. Wooden Spoons and Cutting Boards
Wood absorbs water during the wash cycle, causing it to swell, crack, warp, and eventually split apart.
3. Sharp Kitchen Knives
Dishwashers quickly dull knife blades. They can also damage handles and become dangerous when unloading the machine.
4. Delicate Glassware
Thin wine glasses and fragile drinking glasses can crack or shatter because of heat and water pressure.
5. Fine China and Antique Dishes
Decorative finishes, gold trim, and delicate porcelain can fade, chip, or crack after repeated dishwasher cycles.
At this point, I realized I had been washing almost every one of these items for years without knowing the damage I was causing.
But according to the technician, the next five items are even more surprising.
Continue to the next page to discover the remaining five items and learn how to keep your dishwasher working like new for year
