On Wed, 14 May 2008 06:30:48 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On May 13, 6:55*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
>> "buzzsaw mcgee" > wrote in message
>>
>> ...
>>
>> > hello everyone, my stainless pots and pans are losing their finish in
>> > the dishwasher and i'm not sure what the cause or fix would be.
>> > i cook on a glasstop range, should i try cookware w/ an enamelized
>> > outer coating?
>> > thanks
>>
>> Yes, and try not putting your pots and pans in the dishwasher. I never
>> do.
>
>I always do. They look fine. They're just tools; they don't have to
>look
>brand new.
>
>Cindy Hamilton

i agree that tools don't have to look their best, but i still don't
put pans in the dishwasher. i don't think detergent agrees with them.
(no measuring cups, either - the glass gets etched and the markings
fade.)

your pal,
blake