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It begins innocently enough: a request to load the dishwasher. A simple task, one might think, requiring little more than a modest grasp of spatial awareness and a vague sense of cleanliness. Yet in the hands of my teenage son, this task transforms into a performance art piece, a chaotic collage of misaligned plates, teetering glasses, and bowls precariously stacked in ways that defy the laws of…

4 Top Tips for Making Your Dishwasher Last as Long as Possible

A dishwasher is not an essential household appliance, however, most homeowners who have one couldn’t think of going back to life without one. When it comes to keeping on top of your kitchen and household chores a dishwasher can make everything so much easier. Instead of having to spend time standing in front of the kitchen sink scrubbing at your dishes, you can simply load up the dishwasher and…

Dishwasher killers; things you should never put in the dishwasher

The beloved dishwashers certainly make  our time  in the kitchen much easy. But does it mean we should just throw in every dirty dish, plate, knife in the dishwasher? Maybe not. Let’s find out.

Don’t put your garlic press in the dishwasher

Dishwasher killers; things you should never put in the dishwasherDishwasher killers; things you should never put in the dishwasher

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It is tempting to put almost everything in the dishwasher but there are many things that are definitely deadly for the dishwasher that you should not even try to put inside to clean.

The pressure made by a garlic press often leaves the garlic pieces stuck on the side. The pieces are wedged in so well that even the strong current of your dishwasher will struggle to remove them. It is much better to wash the garlic presses by hand before you put them in the wash to make sure that the garlic is removed and it is completely clean.

Wash your chef knives by hand

Dishwasher killers; things you should never put in the dishwasher

The top quality knives don’t come cheap. If you have already invested in a good set of knives or are planning to do it, make sure you look after them properly.

If you throw them in the dishwasher there is a high chance that the abrasive detergents will wear off the sharp edges of the knives. They might also move around and damage the insides of the dishwasher.

Do not put copper in the dishwasher

Dishwasher killers; things you should never put in the dishwasher

The new copperware in your kitchen will look stunning. Yes we agree with that. But if you want to preserve that look for some time, the last thing you might want to do is putting them in the dishwasher to wash. They will change color, become mottled and even give off a rusty appearance.

Washing your precious antique plates

Dishwasher killers; things you should never put in the dishwasher

Do not risk putting these in the dishwasher. Especially if they have an emotional meaning to you. You should rather wash them by hand instead.

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