Cooking is all fun and games until you have to clean up the mess you made. The dishwasher can make things much easier, but there are some dishes that are best washed by hand. Knives fall under this category, and here are three reasons why you should think twice before putting them inside a dishwasher.
Damaged Dishwasher
If you don’t want to cause damage to your dishwasher, you should consider washing knives by hand. The tricky thing about them is that they have the potential of running the coating on the dishwashing racks, and if that happens your dishwasher will end up rusting much faster.
Damaged Knives
In addition to potently damaging your dishwasher, knives should be wash by hand because this machine can do them damage. Strong detergents may dull their edges, and knives with sensitive handles can be a problem because they’ll rust quicker if you constantly soak them in water.
Safety First
If you still want to keep washing knives inside your dishwasher, just make sure you’re doing it safely. Washing sharp objects this way can be a safety hazard, so make sure that the person who’s unloading the dishwasher knows that there are knives inside so they can stay cautious.
