8 things you should never put in the dishwasher (and why)

the labels to break down, leaving a tough, sticky residue on
your dishes and inside your machine. Worse, the paper shreds and melted glue can clog your dishwasher’s filter, drastically reducing its cleaning efficiency. You’ll spend more time removing the residue than you’ll save by using the machine.

How to maintain them: Always remove all labels and stickers before placing them in the printer. Soak stubborn labels in warm, soapy water to loosen the adhesive, and carefully use a razor blade or scraper to remove any remaining adhesive residue.