Washing the kitchen bin lid in the dishwasher

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Just caught DH putting the kitchen-bin lid in the dishwasher along with the usual plates and cutlery. AIBU to think this is gross?

(He says there are too many nooks and crannies to easily clean it himself - it's a Brabantia lid not one of those swing-top lids - and that the high temperature of the dishwasher kills all the germs.

I do actually wipe the lid (fairly!) regularly so it's not the first time it's been cleaned, by the way - this is just DH's attempt at a 'deep clean' :)

On the subject - can I put the oven shelves in dishwasher, and the bits that lift off the hob? been wanting to for ages but not daring in case I destroy oven

I put one sort of oven shelf in - the solid grill pan and roasting pan - with great success but find that the metal grid shelves need a scrub (after the DW) with a green scratchy sponge and some Cillit Bang in order to get all the grease off.

I put oven shelves in dishwasher all the time.Well the racks,and oven trays, and grill pans.

And I have put my bin lid in it too-usuaally with the animal feeding spoons and stuff.Separate wash though.

I can't wait to go home tonight and put the Brabantia bin in the dishwasher! How sad am I!

(Am I the only one who keeps reading DW as Dear Wife and wondering why the hell all these men are complaining about their wives' cleanliness?).

thank you. right tomorrows job is put oven shelves through dishwasher (what a high life we all lead)

I NEED a dishwasher! I had no idea you could clean all these things in there. No room in my tiny house though. :( Wonder if I could put one in my shed..?

Everything that can fit in the dishwasher goes in! Cleans bath toys so well. Dish drainer, basin...

Genius putting the loo seat and step in too! (Guess what's in the next cycle of the dishwasher)

soandsomummy - buy some mr muscle oven cleaner, spray everything INSIDE the dishwasher, whas then they will come out as new! Didn't notice much difference without some oven cleaning chemical too.

Hob bits, oven shelves, toys, cat bowls - in you go.

Genius idea the candles and bin lids. That's this afternoon's excitement planned...

loulou I thought of adding mr muscle but got scared kitchen would be overcome by tidal wave of foam.

My bin lid is in and being washed. I am still excited!
I have also put ordinary dishes in. The lid is no dirtier than they are (no nappies or pets).
Will report back with results.

I've never had a dishwasher.

I never wanted one either, until I read this thread.

It is quite legitimate to be excited about new (and very cheap) ways of improving productivity and efficiency in housework

I do mine like that all the time. It's fine. But I normally don't put plates in as well.

If i put bath toys in, will it get all the black crap out of them? [ridiculously hopeful]

YOU need to wash them with Milton or bleach Byeck

Oooh - I have bonsoir's bin. It will be going in the dishwasher the next time there's space (2013 going by the sheer amount of pots/pans/crockery and stuff my family seems to use daily).

Sorry not sure why 'you' was in capitals

no, byeck the black stuff stays in.
buy new ones and glue the hole shut...

Pishtush - I think you and I are joining a very select band of Mumsnetters who are revolted by the idea of putting anything other than cooking items in the dishwasher. If there is a sudden increase in stomach upsets nationwide we'll know why.

You are much more likely to get a stomach upset from a dirty bin lid than from a DW that has washed a dirty bin lid. The whole point about DWs is that they kill germs very effectively!

For heavens sakes.. just rinse the bottom of your washing up bowl with hot water as you empty out the dirty dish water!

I always use the extra hot cycle (it's better for the machine) and no, you don't need to use the top shelf for bin lids/washing up bowls etc. Anywhere will do!