is it REALLY diswasher safe or does it wear out over time?
854512
No way is it dishwasher safe! It ruins the finish and becomes even worse than just normal use and wear.
854513
Can't honestly say... we have always hand washed them. But I will say they wash up VERY quickly!
854514
I'm not allowed in the kitchen for much, but my wife says she washes them by hand, and the only problem is that the outside bottom stains easily. The food that comes out of them here is always great! Hope this helped some.
869845
I've had mine for quite some time and I do put in the dishwasher. Still works and looks just like new.
1012015
I use mine over and over...send food with the kids and they reuse it...dishwasher safe..no problem with it...I bought two sets
1608327
I believe the instructions said it is not dishwasher safe. I gave this to my boss almost 1 year ago. He uses it daily and it still works.
1845252
I don't know what the manufacturer recommends, but I put mine in the dishwasher (with the heated dry setting enabled) and have no problems with it at all. It gets clean and still looks like new.
1940009
Normally, I handwash, but I am sure you can safely wash it in diswasher. Moreover, I believe it may be much easier to clean in a dishwasher!
201673
The first one we bought wsd thicker and lasted quite a few years.... over 7 years if I recall. This one is thinner but it holding up well. We do not put it in the dishwasher but only rinse under hot water; this may give it longer life.
208833
I think it's safe but in can chip and the nonstick wears off after 1-2 years
1815987
Yes. I have had mine for several years and it always goes into the dishwasher with no problems to date and no signs of wear.
1253166
I've had mine for a couple of years and still looks normal and performs well. I'm thinking about replacing it simply because I don't want to use it and find out it's gone bad. (I keep it in the freezer which extends shelf life considerably.)
454457
I've only had mine for about 6 months, but I use it almost every day. I've had no problems at all with the non-stick. It's just as easy to wash as ever. But I am careful to not use it on the highest heat setting and I do not put it in the dishwasher.
1380348
Mine has not worn out but I believe simply rinsing with pure water and allowing it to dry completely would allow long periods between uses. For longevity, as long as you can hang the bag in the sun and it's still clear, it works -- no moving parts! The product description says 5 year shelf life, so perhaps that indicates some deterioration in the plastic over time.
875769
NOT AT ALL! It is great stuff! It has saved my knees and back for years. Only drawback, it wears out. The top ridges begin to "crumble" with heavy use and sweeping after about six months. Then, if it is worn out and you have it in the kitchen and spill something on it, the mat will absorb it like a sponge. I have a crazy active kitchen, though, so it might last you much longer. I just replace it when it is worn out. It is also easy to mop and cleans and dries well.
223476
I have owned mine a pretty long time. I hand washed it when I lived in a rental home with no dishwasher and now use the dishwasher in my new place. It is all stainless steel, good quality stainless steel so, dishwashing detergent might dull the finish a little over time but, it does't hurt the tiffin at all. The shape of the bowls and lid is such that hand washing is really easy so, I frequently wash it out in the sink at work so it's ready to go again when I get home.
921089
After a few years use, the blade itself has no rust, but the recessed screw area and portions of the handle definitely has rusted badly. It has never been in the dishwasher, but I rinse it after each use. It works easily and smoothly and I thought by getting one of the most expensive brands, it would not rust, so I am disappointed.
1447860
I have had mine for six months and it still looks new. I throw it in the dishwasher regularly to sanitize it.
1877255
I only did this in all of my bathrooms. I've had it on for a year, and it hasn't chipped or worn off. I'm not sure on kitchens, but you have to be careful on putting hot objects on it. Overall, I've been impressed with it in my bathrooms.