16 Surprising Things You Never Knew You Could Clean in Your Dishwasher

content_start:Deci Deciding which plastic items can go in your dishwasher requires a little forethought, as the high heat can damage some materials.  "It's essential to research the types of plastics you place in the machine to avoid items melting or releasing toxins as a result of long-term exposure to high temperatures," says Max Appel, the founder of Powerizer Complete, an all-purpose detergent. Back to In The News