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Old 02-14-2017, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Carla B View Post
A friend told me that real silverware with hollow handles can be washed in DW but with the knife blades down. As for hand washing, we add a little bleach to the soapy water to kill the critters.
Just one caution: don't do it with vintage silver. Pre-1930 or so many vintage blades were attached to handles with pitch. Pitch cannot take high heat.

I have a thing for vintage flatware.