Silverware in the dishwasher

[dullard]

Originally posted by: edro
The most powerful jets come from the bottom.
The dirty part needs to be closest to these jets.

That WOULD be true if the rack + utensil holder material didn't block most of the flow of the jets.

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: senseamp
handles up, water jets from the bottom, people.

our diswasher (and many others) have jets between shelves and some even on top.

Ohhh... good point.

Maybe all the handles up people have the cheap dishwashers without the middle row of jets!

 

[MrPickins]

I flip the handles all around to prevent nesting.

If you're even paying a little bit of attention while unloading the dishwasher, you shouldn't get poked/cut...

 

[boomerang]

A lot of germaphobes in this thread.

 

[Special K]

When you all say you put knives in the dishwasher, what type of knives are you talking about? Butter knives? Steak knives? Cutlery such as chef's knives, paring knives, etc? My steak knives and other cutlery specifically say not to wash them in the dishwasher because they can rust. I was a moran and did it anyway with my steak knives, and sure enough, rust spots began to develop after a few months. I have since sanded the rust off and now only hand wash/dry the steak knives and cutlery. Luckily this was a cheap Farberware set, so even if they had been ruined I wouldn't have been out much money.

On a related note, why is it OK to wash silverware in the dishwasher, but not cutlery? Aren't they all made from stainless steel?

 

[Drako]

Originally posted by: Ramma2
Handles down for spoons and forks, yes they get cleaner that way.

Handles up for knives, for safety.

Best of both worlds.

This.

 

[Looney]

Is it really that hard to take out knives without butchering yourself?

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Special K


On a related note, why is it OK to wash silverware in the dishwasher, but not cutlery? Aren't they all made from stainless steel?

There's different grades of stainless. The more rust resistant have more chrome in the alloy. Carbon steel is the best for holding an edge, but requires much more care in handling. Cutlery shouldn't be put in the dishwasher regardless of stainless content, as being beaten around by the automatic process dulls them.

Edit:
For grammar

 

[BW86]

handles down

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Special K
When you all say you put knives in the dishwasher, what type of knives are you talking about? Butter knives? Steak knives? Cutlery such as chef's knives, paring knives, etc? My steak knives and other cutlery specifically say not to wash them in the dishwasher because they can rust. I was a moran and did it anyway with my steak knives, and sure enough, rust spots began to develop after a few months. I have since sanded the rust off and now only hand wash/dry the steak knives and cutlery. Luckily this was a cheap Farberware set, so even if they had been ruined I wouldn't have been out much money.

On a related note, why is it OK to wash silverware in the dishwasher, but not cutlery? Aren't they all made from stainless steel?

The heat and abrasion isn't good for them I believe. I hand wash all my "good" knives.

 

[NuclearNed]

As usual, Snopes has the answer

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: Special K


On a related note, why is it OK to wash silverware in the dishwasher, but not cutlery? Aren't they all made from stainless steel?

There's different grades of stainless. The more rust resistant have more chrome in the alloy. Carbon steel is the best for holding an edge, but requires much more care in handling. Cutlery shouldn't be put in the dishwasher regardless of stainless content, as being beaten around by the automatic process dulls them.

Edit:
For grammar

didn't know this!

but I put my silverware whatever way it goes in....haha

 

[aircooled]

Modern dishwashers do not need the handles down. Back in the day you had to do it that way cause dishwashers were not as good. Or maybe even today if you have an old dishwasher.

I put the handles up, and they are always clean. I do have a new dishwasher.

 

[Finalnight]

handles up for spoons, handles downs for forks/knives

 

[Genx87]

Nice thread. This irritates the shit out of me when my family and my wife put knives handle down and in the clusterfuck of silverware I dont see it until I poke my finger on the blade. God that annoys the shit out of me.

As an addendum. How about placement of glasses. In between the posts or right over the top?

I put them in between for stability, my wife puts them over the top.

 

[Saint Nick]

I just put shit in the dishwasher...who cares how it goes in FFS.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Down.

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: Ramma2
Handles down for spoons and forks, yes they get cleaner that way.

Handles up for knives, for safety.

Best of both worlds.

This.

 

[akshatp]

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
99.9% of all people never wash their hjands before emptying a dishwasher. Therefore, in the interests of sanitation, handles up, so your filthy fingers don't contaminate the nice clean dishes.

I would LOVE to see your source of this specific percentage number you came up with. I'd bet money that you are WAY off.

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: edro


Also, Jesus hates everyone who does handle down.

:Q

Dang! I'll be sure to put silverware in handles up from now on. Sorry Jesus!!

 

[Mo0o]

Handles up. Never had an issue with dirty silverware.

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Ramma2
Handles down for spoons and forks, yes they get cleaner that way.

Handles up for knives, for safety.

Best of both worlds.

This.

 

[foghorn67]

Handle down, nobody in my household butchers themselves.

 

[nonameo]

handles down, never hurt myself. It keeps the basket from getting worn out.

 

[Leros]

Knives: handles up
everything else: hands down