Do the dishes need to be washed before use?
287932
No, they are the same as the plastic and paper plates that you buy in your local grocery store.
287933
No they do not, I used these dishes for a Baby Shower and where a very classy look!
287934
No, I didn't just as I wouldn't with other disposable plates. These can be washed however, and also reused.
287935
I did not wash them and was very happy with them. They were such good quality that I did wash them after using only because I could use them again that way. Would purchase this item again, especially for a large group. They look very nice on the table.
693185
I haven't washed them in dishwasher. Just put them in Sudsy water and rinsed. Love them.
1996063
absolutely. i wash them by hand. I have used them numerous times since I purchased them last August.
446377
I do not have a dishwasher, but have used the dishes in the microwave continuously for eight months. No problem at all. I can not imagine that they would not be dishwasher safe. They are beautiful. The dinner plates generously sized.
1128076
We have used these dishes daily. The dishes have been washed numerous times in the dishwasher. They look the same as when they were new.
1925914
I don't wash mine in the dishwasher not because I can't but because I don't want them to tarnish. I hand wash and immediately dry.
665198
I, personally, have never put them through the dishwasher. The recommendation is to hand-wash them.
556344
Yup! Totally dishwasher safe. I've washed mine a thousand times and they hold up great!
779217
Yes they are dishwasher safe, although I do not use the heat element to dry my dishes.
1105392
Yes, I only wash mine in the dishwasher and have never had any problems. :)
1066455
Absolutely. I put them in the dishwasher a couple of times, but they look a lot better if you wash by hand. My didn't get rust spots, just water spots, which I don't like - the main reason I wash by hand.
177853
They are dishwasher safe. Often a rinse in the sink followed by a wipe with a paper towel are all that is needed to keep them in working shape.
1973361
No, I have washed mine plenty in the dishwasher and they are still good as new!
2031217
They can be washed as long as they are in the top rack of the dishwasher and are removed before beginning the drying cycle
763420
I prefer hand wash mine when needed. I use a light coat of cooking spray before using and only have to wipe them out after use leaving an adequate amount of spray for the next use. As far as being dishwasher safe, I don't know why they wouldn't be in the top rack.
427576
I wash them by hand. They would probably be fine on the dishwasher, but I rather not risk it.
988285
No these dishes are not dishwasher safe. They will expand and come apart in the dishwasher.