Is ceramic dishwasher safe?
Everyday glazed ceramic is usually dishwasher safe; handmade, antique, or metallic-decorated pieces may not be.
Updated May 4, 2026
Caveats
- Hand wash metallic trim.
- Check pottery maker guidance.
- Avoid dishwashing cracked pieces.
Related items
Specific examples that include ceramic.
ceramic mugs
You can dishwash most everyday glazed ceramic mugs, but hand wash handmade pottery, photo or printed mugs, metallic trim, cracked pieces, and insulated ceramic mugs unless their maker explicitly says dishwasher safe.
fine chinaSome modern china is dishwasher safe, but hand wash antique, hand-painted, metallic-trimmed, or sentimental pieces.
pet and dog bowlsMost stainless steel or ceramic dog bowls and pet bowls are dishwasher safe. Wash plastic dog bowls only if they are labeled dishwasher safe.