Eli5: Why shouldn’t you put home made ceramics (a mug, for example) through the dishwasher? If they can withstand the heat of a kiln, surely a dishwasher is fine?

Question

I mean, I put them through the dishwasher sometimes anyway, but I’m told I shouldn’t? 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Answer 1

I thought it would be for the same reason you don’t wash china and crystal.

The detergent has micro-abrasives to help scrub and a glossy surface can be dulled by them.