What can and cannot go in the dishwasher
5 questions about what you can dishwasher — 0 yes, 3 no, and 2 that genuinely depend on the specifics.
| Question | Answer | Short version |
|---|---|---|
| cast iron | No | No. Dishwasher detergent strips the seasoning and the pan rusts within hours. |
| knives | No | No, if you care about the edge. Heat, detergent and knocking all dull and damage it. |
| non-stick pans | It depends | Only if the maker says so, and it still shortens the coating life considerably. |
| insulated bottles | It depends | Only if it says dishwasher safe. Older vacuum flasks can lose their vacuum and stop insulating. |
| wooden spoons | No | No. Prolonged soaking and heat raise the grain, then crack and split the wood. |
Read the full answer
- Can you put cast iron in the dishwasher? No. Dishwasher detergent strips the seasoning and the pan rusts within hours.
- Can you put knives in the dishwasher? No, if you care about the edge. Heat, detergent and knocking all dull and damage it.
- Can you put non-stick pans in the dishwasher? Only if the maker says so, and it still shortens the coating life considerably.
- Can you put an insulated bottle in the dishwasher? Only if it says dishwasher safe. Older vacuum flasks can lose their vacuum and stop insulating.
- Can you put wooden spoons in the dishwasher? No. Prolonged soaking and heat raise the grain, then crack and split the wood.