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Typhoon859
141
Aug 24, 2018
Would any of these be resistant to the dishwasher (with heated dry)? If so, which would be best?
I place many wooden items in, including a cutting board from Ikea, and they turn out just fine. I'm surprised how many cutting boards, searching online, start to warp or otherwise get messed up over time (not to say that I don't otherwise understand why). Might this be an option?
jdawg729
1
Aug 27, 2018
Typhoon859The care instructions on their website says specifically not to put them in the dishwasher. I put cheap wooden spoons in the dishwasher but wouldn't risk putting anything too nice. I can't imagine the mixture of extremely hot water and dry heat doing any good.
Typhoon859
141
Aug 27, 2018
jdawg729Right. That's why I'm seeking and asking the question concerning something which would be neutral in its effects, that is, coming in contact with hot water and dry heat.
Yeah, I've been putting those cheap wooden spoons for years in the dishwasher, and apart from change in color, completely unscaved. Not sure why there can't be a product where the same can be expected of the cutting board.
MustangIsBoss
0
Aug 28, 2018
Typhoon859They don't appear to have a finish on them from the photos and from this "Requires occasional maintenance with mineral oil (or another conditioner) for proper care"
but, if they do, the dishwasher could be harmful to the finish. Also, it could be that it effects certain woods more than others.Another possibility could be that they used white glue instead of wood glue. (Which is fine, so long as you don't leave it submerged for a long time.)
I really hope for the people that do buy these that they didn't cheap out with white glue, considering how expensive these are. The wood really isn't that expensive (Estimating about $20 CAD for the XL) and these are honestly one of the most easiest items to make as this would be a good starter project for someone learning woodworking.
But, it's entirely up to you, you may not be able to find anything like these locally, in which case, if you can afford the investment, this will be a really nice piece that should last for years.
SamDoe1
0
Jun 6, 2019
Typhoon859I make cutting boards myself (and for less than this), you cannot put them in the dishwasher. The cycle for washing dishes will be a disaster for the wood and the dry cycle will most definitely warp them beyond repair. The glue used is a waterproof glue which can be submerged for a while but the wood will get damaged before the glue will. Also, there is no finish as it wouldn't be food safe. You have to periodically condition with mineral oil which will also get washed away with a dishwasher cycle.
Typhoon859
141
Jul 8, 2019
SamDoe1Despite everyone's claims, I've been using an Ikea cutting board for over a year now, always with the dishwasher, and it's been fine. Even if once every two years I had to replace it, that's fine. There's nothing special about it, and I'm sure if it was made with a different wood and cross-pattern (or otherwise just solid), it would be even better.