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IKEA IDEALISK tea infuser: wash before first use and dishwasher-safe care

IKEA lists stainless-steel IDEALISK (401.798.35) as dishwasher-safe and advises washing it before first use. Be careful when handling it after hot tea.

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The IKEA IDEALISK tea infuser (article 401.798.35) is stainless steel. Its official product page specifies washing before first use and dishwasher-safe care. Remove trapped tea leaves, but do not generalize this model's washing permissions to all infusers.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Confirm the model is IDEALISK article 401.798.35 and wash it before its first use.
Check the mesh for bending or sharp damage before filling it with tea leaves.
After brewing, allow the hot metal infuser to cool before handling.
Empty used tea leaves and gently rinse trapped residue from the mesh holes under running water.
IKEA marks this IDEALISK model dishwasher-safe. If washing by hand, rinse until no leaves or soap remain.
Drain and let the infuser dry completely before storing. Stop using it if the mesh tears or becomes sharp.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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