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The Dishwasher Debate That Divides Us: Experts Settle Whether Utensils Should Be Loaded Handle Up or Down

Summary by Food & Wine
We asked food safety and dishwasher experts to settle this household debate.xphotoz / Getty ImagesKey PointsHow to load the dishwasher is one of the most hotly contested household chores, especially when it comes to the debate over whether utensils should be placed with the handle pointing up or down.Proponents of placing handles up argue that it prevents you from touching the head of the utensil with dirty hands, while the opposing view states …

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Food & Wine broke the news in on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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