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Dishwasher-safe container, but what about its lid? Plastic and bamboo differ

A dishwasher-safe container does not guarantee a dishwasher-safe lid. Check the lid's own label, especially for plastic gasket lids versus bamboo lids.

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IKEA 365+ plastic containers with lids are marked dishwasher-safe, while IKEA 365+ bamboo lids specify handwashing only and no microwave use. Material and part-specific care labels matter more than appearance.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Read care markings on both the container and its lid; the pieces may have different cleaning rules even within one product line.
If the plastic lid and gasket are labeled dishwasher-safe, follow the maker's specified method. Remove a gasket only if the instructions explicitly permit removal.
For bamboo or other wooden lids labeled handwash only, wash gently by hand rather than soaking or using a dishwasher.
Check grooves and seals for trapped food, cleaning them carefully without forcing apart a non-removable assembly.
Shake off water and let all parts dry fully. Do not stack them wet with the lids closed.
Reassemble and check that any permitted gasket is seated correctly. Before microwaving, check separate lid approval and steam-venting instructions.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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