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I put an aluminum wok lid in the dishwasher and it came out with black marks on it. I’ve also seen other aluminum cookware come out with some kind of white powder specs on it.

So apparently aluminum is dishwasher unsafe. But obviously it’s not the water that’s the problem. It must be the detergent. So the question is, what can a lazy motherfucker like myself do? Why don’t I see aluminum-safe dishwasher detergents on the shelf?

Possibly related: Bailey’s creme liquor turns black underneath an aluminum cap. Is that a chemical reaction or spoilage, or something else?

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[–] themachine 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Because uncoated aluminum is chemically sensitive. The staining won't impact performance but it is always recommended to hand wash aluminum.

There no way around being a lazy motherfucker here. Some things require more care.