Avoid disaster by washing these items by hand.
The dishwasher is one of the most convenient appliances in the home.
(It can evensave you moneyto run a load right before you go to bed.)
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But, noteverythingshould go in the dishwasher.
Brian Jones,ASKOProduct Expert and VP of Marketing tells me this materialneeds to be washed by hand.
These unique pans lose their nonstick surface in the dishwasher and become susceptible to rust," he says.
Nonstick Pans
Jones adds thatnonstick pans should be hand-washedas well.
Just know they might not last as long as they would if you only washed them by hand.
However, youre probably fine throwing the average butter knife in the dishwasher.
Wooden Items
Anything made from wood should also be kept out of the dishwasher.
Items That Can Damage Dishwashers
Damaging your dishwasher can be an incredibly frustrating and costly mistake.
