3/10
Wooden Utensils
Wooden utensils, bowls, cutting boards, etc., should never go into your dishwasher. When wood is exposed to such high heat and moisture for a long washing cycle, it can warp, splinter and eventually break. Instead, wash wood items by hand using warm, soapy water and dry them with a towel right away.
4/10
Copper Dishes
Copper dishes and cookware are on trend (Moscow mules, anyone?!), but they should always be hand-washed if you want to preserve their luster. The powerful spray of the dishwasher and harsh detergent will alter the finish and dull the color of those beautiful copper pieces.
5/10
Gold Leaf
Expensive dishes with gold leaf accents should not go in the dishwasher. Like with copper, the water and detergent can cause the rich gold color to dull or even flake off. The best option for your fancy dishes is to wash them by hand in warm water.
