Kitchen

[stilltamn8r]

But you are right, they do seem not just "whitish" but sort of "etched"...

[chickenbutt]

Sorry to hear some people have had problems with their L&L in the dishwasher. Do you think it could be particularly hard water?

Last time I tested it, our water was somewhere in the middle. I haven't had the dishwasher do anything to my L&L. I keep it on regular wash/hot dry. Never on the bottom, of course.

But the 'etching' effect could be the water. Or you might want to check how hot you keep your hot water temp. I used to keep mine a lot hotter and I cranked it down quite a bit, a long time ago. It's still 'burn your hands' hot. But the mega-high temps are just not necessary.

[RedTop]

Technically, yes, but my opinion is the Lock and Lock is definitely affected. I don't have a dishwasher, so I cannot give an answer on what happens with that appliance, but I can see where there is potential for damage. However, I have several bowls that were microwaved that are permanently etched, therefore "damaged" from the heat. They look bad, and are only used as microwave bowls now. I also totally disagree with mixing cakes, etc., in a lock and lock bowl, as the hand mixer scratches the plastic. I have learned the hard way that lock and lock are just nice "storage" bowls.

[Ibby114]

On 3/3/2014 stilltamn8r said:

So do you think our dishwashers are too hot?

My drying cycle is very hot.

I hand wash the covers to be proactive more than anything. I had L & L replace a cover once (a broken tab) - not only did they give me a hard time because I didn't have a receipt. But it also took forever to receive the piece. I prefer not dealing with their customer service!!

[stilltamn8r]

Good point CB-I have had less trouble since I turned of my "hot air dry" on my dishwasher, but I DID just get a new waterheater, and YES , it IS hot....Add to that that I have Extremely HARD water.. its like a perfect storm... I always say when I get new lock and locks that I wont put them in the DW... but I always slip up....

[suzyQ3]

Lemi-Shine!

Seriously, when I don't add a bit of Lemi-Shine to my regular automatic dishwasher powder, glass and plastic come out all filmy. Yes, we have very hard water.

With Lemi-Shine, L&L comes out just perfect.

No, I am not a LS rep.

[stilltamn8r]

Yeah, I use Lemi Shine, but I like the new OxiClean product for dishwasher better,I think. ....jury is still out.. but Lemi shine IS great- can't use it with my Reed and Barton flatware, though...

[terrier3]

Yes and Yes.

I always put in in the top shelf of the dishwasher though.

And you have to keep it unlocked in the microwave (or it will be shut forever!)

[stilltamn8r]

ibb38, yes, I too have a few "3 eared" lock n lock lids.. I never got around to getting replacements, and after reading what you wrote, probably just as well.. I DO like L n L a lot and continue to buy it, regardless.. (hey its that or the Hillshire Farms deli containers, and I wouldn't DARE microwave in THEM!!!LOL!

I have had a couple shatter when they fell out of the freezer, too...I KNOW, I shouldn't stuff my freezer so full that things fallout, but.....