5 Mistakes to Avoid with This Everyday Cooking Tool

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Mistake #2: Not Cleaning Your Knives Properly

If you clean your knives in the dishwasher,  chances are you're causing it damage. Knives in the dishwasher will often come into contact with silverware or dishes, blunting the finely-honed blade edge. To avoid this, wash your knives by hand and dry them immediately, you'll notice they'll stay sharper for longer this way.