them right away with a towel to prevent rust (especially for carbon steel), and store them safely in a knife block or on a magnetic strip. Occasionally rub wooden handles with food-safe mineral oil to maintain their finish. Even if a knife claims to be “dishwasher safe,” hand washing will keep it razor-sharp for much longer.
2. Delicate Crystal and Fine China
If you own exquisite crystal stemware or fine china, it deserves the royal treatment.
The high-pressure water jets can cause fragile glass to chip or shatter against other
