A dishwasher can be used for a lot of things, from glass, and plastics to metal. Some items shouldn’t be placed in them. These include the following:
Wood, bronze, brass, delicate China, nonstick pans, large knives, and wine glasses. The hot water could break them or remove details. It can stain the other items in your dishwasher as well. For these reasons, they shouldn’t be in your machine. You will have to wash these by hand. This machine should only be used for dishes, don’t wash clothes or books in it as this will damage them as well.
If you have a party or a lot of dishes, it is a great idea to sort items beforehand so that it is easier to know where things have to go. This also makes sure that you don’t accidentally place forbidden items in the machine. A wooden spoon can be quite small and slip in between other items if you are not careful.
Let’s take a look if the following items can go in the dishwasher:
Can you put dish rags, dishcloths, or dirty tea towels in the dishwasher?
The answer may seem obvious, but when you’re caught up in the stress of a new house and all its new chores, it’s easy to forget some common sense. The dishwasher is specifically built to clean dishes, cutlery, and glassware. It should not be used for any other purposes.
Therefore putting dirty towels in the dishwasher could potentially create problems because they are not suitable for this kind of cleaning. The towels are not able to withstand the heat and might shrink. Furthermore, the soap that is used in dishwashers is different than the one used for washing machines.
Towels are not made to withstand the high heat and high pressure of a dishwasher. The detergent and other chemicals that are used during the cleaning process could cause irritation or even cause the towels to deteriorate. Finally, putting dirty towels in the dishwasher can create unpleasant odors.
For example, a dishwasher with a pressure of 16 bar can have water at a temperature of 194 degrees Fahrenheit or 90 degrees Celsius. Such temperatures are perfect for removing food residues from plates but are too strong for washing textiles.
This can lead to excessive shrinkage, damage to fabrics, and discoloring. The surface of the towels can also become rough.
Can you put Tide pods in the dishwasher?
You might have run out of dishwasher pods and might wonder if you can use Tide pods instead.
No, Tide is made for clothes. This is different soap than is used for dishes. For this reason, it shouldn’t be used in the dishwasher.
Your dishes won’t be as clean as you would regular dishwasher soap. Furthermore, your dishwasher might overflow with soap. This can create a mess in your kitchen.
Tide pods are great to wash clothes but are not suitable for dishes. Fabrics have another structure than dishes. For this reason, the soaps and their components are completely different.
Just use regular dishwasher pods as required by the manufacturer of your dishwasher. You don’t want to damage your dishwasher as it is an expensive appliance.
Can you put 2 pods in the dishwasher?
Your dishes might be really dirty and you might wonder if you should place 2 pods in them instead of one to make sure that the dishes are clean.
No, you shouldn’t place 2 pods in the dishwasher. This can lead to a lot of soap and make your dishes dirtier. Just pick a program that fits the dishes that you have and your dishwasher will get them cleaned. If needed, you can rinse the dishes first to remove some of the bigger items.
Too much soap can make your dishwasher flow over as well. For this reason, you should always follow the instructions of the manufacturer. You can use a dishwasher rinse aid if needed.
It is always a good idea to remove big crumbs and food scraps before you place items in the dishwasher. This ensures that your drains won’t get clogged by these items. It can be quite hard to remove this from drains and lead to clogs and other issues with your dishwasher.
Can you put bleach tablets in the dishwasher?
You might also clean your house with bleach and wonder if you can use this for your dishwasher.
No, you can’t put bleach tablets in the dishwasher. Dishwashers are made out of stainless steel. Bleach can break down the coating on your dishwasher and this can make it rust over time. This can make your dishwasher rust and break down.
Bleach can also affect the drains of your dishwasher. It can make them break down and this can cause leaks. For this reason, bleach shouldn’t be used in your dishwasher!
There are other cleaning products that you can use to clean your dishwasher. Regular soap is the best option as this won’t damage your dishwasher.
Conclusion
The dishwasher is designed to clean dishes, cutlery, and glassware. It should not be used for any other purposes. Therefore putting dirty towels in the dishwasher could potentially create problems because they are not suitable for this kind of cleaning. You can always clean your towels by hand or in a washing machine.
It is important that you follow the instructions of the manufacturer if you want to make sure that your dishwasher lasts a long time. This includes using the right soaps and settings. Don’t place fabrics or similar items in the dishwasher as these are not meant to be washed in one.
Source
http://download.beko.com/Download.UsageManualsBeko/21383_DFN-1000-I_GB_Booklet.pdf
https://www.miele.com/pmedia/ZGA/TX2070/9953540-000-02_9953540-02.pdf
