How well would this product stand up to a dishwasher (i.e. would a wood spoon coated in this stuff split, crack, or flake)? Very High Humidity, 120&deg;F
843099
Most likely the expansion and contraction over time could cause some issues.
2231011
I really don't know..it is a rubber type material.. if it can stand a hot pan, it should be able to stand a dishwasher I would think.. I brought this for my dad.. hope this helps
1235799
I have been putting mine in the dishwasher almost daily for the past year. They still look and work fine. I rinse them out and put the pieces, standing up, in the utensil holder. This is a wonderful product.
1410869
I have a counter question, why would you dry dish clothes on this one :). I just got this a month back so not very sure whether it would rust. I do keep my little wet glasses on it. Will come to know about the rust in some time (although I don't think it should rust) :)
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I don't recall if the instruction sheet addressed this, but I would be wary of exposing the board to the heat cycles of a dishwasher -- there's a chance the board might crack. Also, the board has small rubber feet, and I doubt if the rubber feet would survive in the dishwasher. It seems to me that using surface cleaning with a sponge or dish scrubber and some dishwashing detergent does an adequate job of cleaning.
542536
I wish I knew, I am sorry that I don't. I have not exposed it to extreme heat, but I did wash it in my dishwasher on the top rack without a problem. Other than that, it has been in and out of the fridge without a problem.
2172421
I would not put it in the dishwasher. I think it could handle it but the high temp would dull it. I would hand wash it.
1268610
I briefly had that problem. Put it in the dishwasher on high temp, sanitize settings and it'll be good as new.
1265924
Definitely not dishwasher safe. It would split or fall apart. I also think it's too big for a normal household dishwasher. I do have a dishwasher safe wooden cutting board that I've washed in the dishwasher many times and it still looks new. It's wood on both sides and sealed with resin around the edge but the size is considerable smaller at about 11 x 16.
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I wouldn't. We try not to,but we do occasionally,with no repercussions. I'd like my cookware to last so I take care of it by using plastic or wooden utensils. They do make great utensils that are safe for this surface. Enjoy your cooking&#127859;&#127859;&#127859;.
1063374
I would not put it in dishwasher. I hand wash mine. My stick was broken so I bought a different stick and also hand wash it.
8720
I used this product on a tiki bar which is outside. It's been exposed to heat and humidity and I've never noticed it softening or melting. If anything it dries out and gets crunchy.
454892
I run mine in the top rack of the dishwasher, but I seldom use heat dry, only air dry. I haven't noticed any problems, even when I put the spoons the come with their bowls in with the utensils in the dishwasher.
1390542
If you don't dry it properly, it will rust - just like a cast iron frying pan.I saw the reviews about rust and made sure to wipe it down (to get rid of any excess water) after washing it and then letting it air dry fully before storing it.I would imagine that people in high humidity areas would have more trouble, too.
813079
I would probably throw it in the washing machine not dishwasher in order to get it as dry as possible. It's really thick so the steam in the dishwasher won't be enough to dry it out, assuming the purpose of doing that is to clean it.
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I had a hard time finding this answer myself. Mine have been washed in the dishwasher and survived just fine. I searched for Bamboo dishes in general and found that the concern seems to be the potential for growth of mold, whether in dishwasher or if left to soak in the sink. To my mind it seemed that the dishwasher would battle that issue but I saw nothing about that. I also wondered about microwave use. Two of my plates were warped when delivered to me so I decided to try. They survived the microwave too. Again I have no idea about food safety or longevity of the plates but they didn't show any sign of damage.
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On a newer dishwasher with hot water, the seals can eventually crack (hairline -- you can't really see it) and afterwards you will notice condensation inside after washing them. Only washing them on the top rack minimizes or avoids this -- but they don't get the visible, splintery-looking cracks that thinner clear plastic can develop. The good news is that you can send them back to Tervis for free replacements. We had some for years that were fine except for that issue. I sent those back they sent replacements. HOWEVER -- they now have noticeable white, cloudy haze. From their website: "After several states banned phosphates from dishwasher detergents in 2010 for environmental reasons, detergent manufacturers removed it from all of their products. Eliminating the phosphates that strip food and grease from dishes during the wash impacts all drinkware, including glassware and plastic drinkware like Tervis products. An extra hand rinse in warm soapy water will help remove the haze. If after you run your drinkware through the dishwasher, there is still residue or haze, we recommend hand washing with a mild detergent. If haziness does not dissipate, try using a very small amount of baking soda and a soft, wet cloth." I'm still trying to figure out how to get that off; it seems like I've tried everything (vinegar, baking soda, oxiclean, bleach, magic erasers -- it's not budging, though I can scratch through it with a fingernail). They're about to go back to Tervis unless someone can tell me the secret formula on how to really get it off.