
As bento culture gets increasingly popular worldwide, an increasing number of people use bento boxes to carry healthy and delicious homemade meals. In the process of using lunch boxes, many users have a common question: “Can my bento box be put in the dishwasher?” Today, LEBO will answer this question in detail.
Can bento boxes be put in the dishwasher?
The answer is: It depends on the material. Whether a bento box is suitable for dishwasher cleaning depends mainly on its material structure and manufacturing process. Common bento box materials include:
- Food-grade plastics (such as PP, Tritan, etc.)
- Stainless steel
- Glass
- Natural materials such as bamboo and wood
LEBO’s plastic bento boxes
We use food-grade PP plastic, which has been tested for high temperature resistance and can be safely put in the upper layer of the dishwasher for cleaning. At the same time, some series of bento boxes are equipped with sealed silicone rings or multi-layer structures. We recommend that you:
- Disassemble all detachable parts
- The silicone ring can be hand washed with warm water to extend its life
- Avoid long-term heating in the heating and drying mode of the dishwasher
LEBO’s stainless steel lunch box
Our stainless steel liner lunch box is made of high-quality 304 stainless steel material, and the surface is treated with anti-corrosion. Most models can be put into the dishwasher for cleaning. However, it is recommended to avoid using strong alkaline detergents to maintain the surface finish and service life.
What kind of lunch box is not recommended to be put into the dishwasher?
Although many bento boxes are designed to be dishwasher-friendly, special attention should be paid to the following situations:
- Lunch boxes with bamboo or wooden shells (high temperature may cause deformation or cracking)
- Plastic boxes with rich printed patterns (high temperature may cause the pattern to fall off)
- The sealing and structure of some lunch boxes may be affected by long-term exposure to high-temperature washing or heating and drying environments
LEBO’s description of the dishwasher adaptability of products
로서 professional lunch bento box manufacturer, LEBO fully considers the convenience of user cleaning and the durability of the product when designing its products. We:
- Clearly mark whether the product is dishwasher-safe on the product packaging or manual
- Provide customers with customizable product material and structure options, including dishwasher-friendly design
- Provide wholesale and OEM/ODM services, and support the “dishwasher safe” product logo
Conclusion: How to extend the service life of the lunch box?
- Regularly remove and clean the seal ring to prevent food residue from affecting the sealing performance
- Try to avoid placing the lunch box in a high-temperature steam environment for a long time
- If the lunch box has a pattern, it is recommended to choose hand washing to maintain the appearance
LEBO always insists on providing customers with safe, durable, easy-to-clean high-quality bento boxes in bulk, suitable for daily office, student lunch, outdoor portable and other usage scenarios. Whether you are a wholesaler, brand customer, or require customization, we can provide you with the most suitable solution. If wholesale bento boxes product information or customization service is required, please do not hesitate to contact us!