Can i wash silver cutlery in dishwasher

Never allow the two materials —silver and stainless steel—to touch or otherwise come into direct contact. When washing silver in the dishwasher, stick with the normal or delicate cycle, not heavy-duty setting or high-temp sanitizing type options.

When washing silver, only use automatic dishwasher detergent that does not contain lemon, citrus, or phosphates. Cascade Complete is an excellent choice as it is phosphate-free with no lemon or citrus added. You Can Wash Silver in the Dishwasher 16 replies Newer Comments » Just to be clear, the silver can touch other pieces of like silver, but not any different metals, right?

Or must each piece be kept from touching anything else, even other silver? Thank you so so much for this article. You really saved me. But other days coincidentally I washed it in the dishwasher with Cascade Complate. I was shocked. It was a sparkling shine!! Coz I had hardly believed all dishwasher detergent is very harmful to silverware.

So I searched for the reason on the internet and found this article. Now I understood it! Thank you again!! I have a new dishwasher where the flatware goes on rack on the top level of the dishwasher. I have pewter flatware also. What do you think about washing it in the dishwasher?

We was them in the dishwasher but keep any stainless away from it. Is your low phosphate gel a recent change? We recommend using a granulated detergent without lemon. Try not using a heated dry in your dishwasher cycle, if you are doing so. Discoloration from a dishwasher can be removed by polishing each piece which we can also do for you!

Is that true? How does that apply to a dishwasher? I washed my silver in the dishwasher for forty years as well, we lived in different parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and never had a problem, we even lived overseas and again no problem… Until we moved to San Jose, CA and my silver turned white!

I think strongly that it was the water because our glass shower door also got spots that could not be removed! Now we live in NC and I am giving it a go again in the dishwasher and it looks gorgeous!

My sterling is turning white and cloudy. I did not realize that citric was bad for it. If I get a different detergent will it return to its original color? I am afraid I have ruined my sterling. Wonderful to hear! We will be adding new information regarding sterling silver pieces all the time! I keep my silver in my kitchen drawer. This was recommended by the Towle salesman 40 years ago. It is convenient for me to use and now that there are only two of us, I can wash it up and dry it in under 5 minutes.

Otherwise, why have it? We absolutely agree with the Towle salesman and in using you are keeping it clean which keeps the tarnish away! Keep using, enjoying and passing the word. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account.

Cutlery should always be loaded with the sharp end down to prevent finger and hand injuries. Arrange silverware so different types of utensils mix evenly to prevent nesting, which keeps water from getting in to do its job.

In fact, all of your plasticware belongs on the top rack where temperatures typically remain cooler. That way your plastic utensils, baby bottles , and other soft washables won't melt together into one unrecognizable lump. All you have to do is put one dishwasher pac in the dry detergent compartment, start the wash cycle, and wait to be greeted by dazzling dishes. Did you have any idea there were so many how-tos for cleaning silverware in your dishwasher?

Well, you better sit down for this: There are how-to tips for dishwasher-cleaning all kinds of items. Here's one: Never, ever put good dishes or silver flatware in the dishwasher. I didn't know what would happen if I did, but you can be sure that my fear of the unknown made certain I didn't come close to finding out.

That is, until my rebellious years. Once I had my own china and silver, I figured I wouldn't go to jail if I violated this particular "thou shall not! Dear Mary: I have a set of silver flatware that I use daily. I notice that after a few times through a normal dishwashing cycle the pieces become very tarnished.

It is not a particularly good set; it's just a set for daily use. Do you think the dishwashing detergent is the problem? Dear Anne: Your silver plate or sterling silver pieces can go in the dishwasher and come out beautiful as long as you follow a few specific guidelines. Case in point: I have a small pie server, and it is one of my favorite things. I love it for its size and the way it feels in my hand.

I use it daily, and it goes in the dishwasher every evening by itself in its own little compartment so it isn't touching any other type of metal. Since I inherited it many years ago I have done nothing to it but use it, clean it and enjoy it.