How is the quality of the stainless? With dishwasher cleaning, do they still look nice or are they scratched and etched?
636220
They get a little scratched occasionally, but really, at that price, you should not be expecting what you get from heavy weight 18/8 stainless. If you're looking for that quality, this is not it. But I use them all the time for a variety of things, and they are fine for our family.
636221
They stay nice and shiny. I used them right after my gastric bypass surgery and my two year old daughter uses (and abuses) them daily.
636222
I have not put them in the dishwasher. I only use them for serving condiments to serve from the table like olives, beets & etc.
636223
quality is not disappointing. do not use dishwasher. they hand wash well. they're "special occasion" spoons so get little use.
636224
The quality is fair. They do still look nice after cleaning in the dishwasher. Very little to no scratching.. I do have to say I love the forks but am disappointed in the spoons. They are so much smaller than the forks.
1121102
No. I have had my set over 3 years with no problems...they look like new. I recently added a second set and you can't even notice the difference between the two sets. I use mine everyday and and they go through the dishwasher many times a week.
1773222
All stainless steel will scratch through use...it's part of the charm and character. I love my sink! Especially since it was so economical and comparable in quality to much more costly "brand" name sinks.
1085144
I have not noticed scratches as it is stainless. I do not throw pots and pans into the sink but I expect to see normal wear from daily use. Bottom grid keeps the sink bottom looking like new.
1690076
I have not had any issues, but I avoid using any "green" scrubber type cleaning. It's not surprising it scratched. I usually just soak it in warm soap water and wipe with a cloth to clean them.
1226005
I have a painted one that didn't fare well cosmetically after a couple rounds in the dishwasher. I advise just buying the stainless one if you intend to use the dishwasher.
101911
I have two black and two stainless and they all look like new always. No noticeable scuffing or scratches.
1490181
Mine have been through the dishwasher once with no trace of rust ( I just inspected closely).
1889726
Hi, I have only used the items in the dishwasher around 10 times since I bought them. I took a close look at them today and saw no sign of tarnish on them. I must say I really like the set and also like that they are heavier than my other set. Good luck.
1773221
Over time, every stainless sink we've owned has scratched. You can polish them out, but it requires a fair amount of work.
519813
I haven't had a rust problem, but I don't put it in the dishwasher either. I wash and dry by hand (no biggie) and they continue to look new. I had one knife in the dishwasher by accident, and although I have a high-efficiency unit with spot rinse, it came out spotty. I love these knives and would buy them again.
1023548
they are brushed stainless, it would be kind of time consuming to polish them, maybe you could find some made out of aluminum and have then chromed?
967702
Hi, I haven't had that problem with mine, fortunately, and I've had them in the dishwasher 5-10 times (depending upon the size, I use some more than others). I wonder if the other reviewer had a scratched or knicked spot that caused that problem? Mine have been great, though.
857450
I have had no problem at all. One thing to remember with "Stainless" steel.... it can stain. Sort of an oxymoron I know but I work in the steel business. This grade of steel in these pots is a high quality and any staining will be minimal. It is easily removed with Barkeeper's Friend Cookware Cleaner. Also, I don't use the dishwasher all the time for my stainless pots. The highly alkaline detergent in dishwasher detergent is terrible on stainless steel and will cause the staining fast. It will also dull the beautiful mirror finish over time. These pots are so easy to clean. I just use a dish sponge and wipe em down. If I happen to burn something or I notice some spotting on the pots, I use Barkeeper's Friend Cookware Cleaner and it cleans right up. They look brand new still!
2159726
I haven't had any problems with our flatware. I rinse our dishes before I put them in the dishwasher so I run it on a Quick Wash. I also use only a small amount of dishwasher soap. That may be why I haven't had any problem with rust marks.
1721136
Nope. Stays in nicely, however, dishwashing them has caused some scratches. Hand washing is better & i wish i had headed that warning! Still nice, just scratched up.
548607
I've had mine for 16 years! I cook every day and I've never put them in the dishwasher. I am now looking for a replacement. The coating disappeared from the bottom of my favorite used ones..probably had something stick and left on for too many days (scrubbed the heck out of it).... the coating wore out in about 10 years (but I still use.) Still cooks great, but I want some new ones for the non-stick coating.