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Many dishwashers have a cutlery basket into which knives, cutlery and other utensils are placed. With both the loading and unloading of this basket, as well as the force of the water pressure there exists the danger that the blades will hit against one another or against other objects in the dishwasher and become damaged.
With dishwashers that have a cutlery drawer the loading and unloading process may damage not only the knife blades, but also the covering of the cutlery drawer so that the coating can no longer provide the protection for which it was designed and rust will set in. This can lead to foreign rust deposits on the blade.
The knives are not cleaned directly after use. In the unfortunate situation that the dishwasher is not used for a number of days, the effect of caustic food particles such as pickles, spicy sauces, citrus fruits and vegetables remaining on the blade can lead to unsightly spots and corrosion. As the food particles can be easily rinsed off the blade with warm water directly after use, you can prevent this reaction between food particles and the blade.
It is very important to use the correct measurement and application of dishwasher detergent. With the incorrect quantity of detergent, foreign rust particles will adhere to the blade. In most cases these spots can be easily removed with a steel cleaner which is readily available at most hardware stores.
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