Owners know firsthand how much easier it makes life—this essential appliance frees you from one of the most hated chores: hand-washing dishes.
Fun fact: A 2006 American study on household chores noted that couples who wash and dry dishes together report happier marriages. But today, let's focus on 12 objects to keep out of your dishwasher. These can harm the items themselves and, over time, your machine. See them all in our slideshow.