Stop Putting These 7 Things in the Dishwasher, Appliance Pros Warn – Avoid Damage and Costly Breakages by Handwashing

A white subway-tiled kitchen with green cabinets and open wall shelving. There are copper and stainless steel pans on display on a brass hanging rail above the white undermounted butler sink.

Dishwashers earn their place in your kitchen by saving time and simplifying cleanup, but experts say they are not the right solution for every item.

Knowing what should stay out of your dishwasher can help ensure this investment continues to serve your home for years to come. Loading the wrong items can mean damage to vintage or expensive cookware, and unexpected breakages or loss of function if your kitchenware or the dishwasher itself ends up damaged.