https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 19:36:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842389 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:04:24 +0000 Mrsbells 2842389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: yeah i think most plastic specifically says top rack only. There are some exceptions but we just keep it all on the top </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842251 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:36:18 +0000 Hypatia 2842251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Iced Tea: That’s so frustrating! I don’t know why new appliances sometimes seem worse at stuff like this. I don’t have any experience with stainless, but it does seem like it would work better. Just make sure it’s high quality. I had a metal strainer that rusted from water getting trapped in the lip, and the rust dribbled down and permanently stained my white plates. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842240 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:26:54 +0000 Iced Tea 2842240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hypatia: Yes, our dishwasher is a new Bosch with options for dispensing more or less rinse aid. I even tried max rinse aid, but that just made things oily without making the plastic dry. A lot of our plastic stuff has lips or crevices that trap water no matter what, and drying cycles just don't get plastic hot enough to evaporate all that. </p> <p>I just ordered a stainless steel one to try. I also have a glass one on my list if this doesn't work. I'm positive the glass would dry well, I'm just concerned about the weight of it since my kids are so young. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842238 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:10:49 +0000 Hypatia 2842238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Yep! Don't feel bad, it's not really talked about a lot. Fill the reservoir until it's full (mine has a little plastic gage that rises as it is filled), make sure you screw the lid back on tight. It definitely helps get the dishes dryer and have less water spots. </p> <p>And like others say, putting them on the top rack, slightly angle to help the water drain, and cracking the door after the heat cycle is complete all help too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842216 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:18:57 +0000 Jennibenni 2842216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve never put plastic on the bottom because I always thought it was only dishwasher safe on the top? I’ve just always assumed it was a universal rule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842213 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:25:10 +0000 Mrsbells 2842213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lahela017: yeah we don't put any plastic on the bottom rack for that reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842193 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:23:42 +0000 Lahela017 2842193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just open the door and pull the racks out and let them air dry for a couple hours before I put them back in the cabinets. Be careful with heated dry. If your washer gets really hot it might melt the plastic on the bottom rack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842191 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:05:49 +0000 gotkimchi 2842191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What really helps me is full jet dry + cracking the door when it’s done, then everything evaporates and gets really dry </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842187 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:57:07 +0000 Jennibenni 2842187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: It does help. But I make sure my jet dry is full, use hot wash and heated dry, and all my plastic stuff still comes out wet so... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842186 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:56:31 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2842186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched to a divided tupperware container.</p> <p>The bentgo one was the worst! No rinse aid in the world could get that dry the way it was shaped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842169 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 12:45:26 +0000 Foodnerd81 2842169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: @Hypatia: I feel like a complete idiot. Hey Dry helps the stupid plastic things get dry?! Every time we unload the dishwasher we have a full drying rack of plastic dishes and bowls. But i have never used a rinse aid. Is that what it’s for? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842165 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 12:20:44 +0000 Mrsbells 2842165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah with a rinse aid plus using the setting for heated dry we usually get things pretty dry unless we don't stack them in correctly </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842095 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:35:01 +0000 Hypatia 2842095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you sure you're using enough Jet Dry in your washer? It won't get them totally dry, but it puts it pretty close for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842092 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:30:17 +0000 bhbee 2842092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had some and they got a lot more dry, but not totally dry ... I think maybe some drops around the edges of the dividers inside. It drives me crazy too with plastic! Seems like there’s always something air drying on the counter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bento-box-that-actually-dries-in-the-dishwasher#post-2842084 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:26:57 +0000 Iced Tea 2842084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really tired of dealing with the wet plastic lunch containers after washing them in the dishwasher. The plastic ones aren't even close to dry. </p> <p>I am hoping stainless steel ones would actually dry in the dishwasher. Any experience? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hanna-andersson-lunch-box#post-2772582 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 03:17:03 +0000 hellobear 2772582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>anyone have the whats for lunch hanna andersson lunch bags? they are 50% off and look like they would fit a yumbox.. but not sure if a small water bottle couoe fit also... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-613569 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:53:36 +0000 irene 613569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: @honeybear: Thanks! No Taiwan and Hong Kong are not considered China. Different administration and moral standards. I'll check those out...!</p> <p>I found this one last night too and it is made in Japan, but the comments say it is a bit small:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/650ml-Lunch-Bento-Green-Japan/dp/B001IJBMLI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362495166&#038;sr=8-7&#038;keywords=bento+box" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/650ml-Lunch-Bento-Green-Japan/dp/B001IJBMLI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362495166&#038;sr=8-7&#038;keywords=bento+box</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-612882 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:25:40 +0000 honeybear 612882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of bentos are made in Japan, but they are more expensive. </p> <p>Here's one we have: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kotobuki-2-Tiered-Bento-Frog-Face/dp/B00200L84A/ref=pd_sim_k_1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Kotobuki-2-Tiered-Bento-Frog-Face/dp/B00200L84A/ref=pd_sim_k_1</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-612871 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:22:00 +0000 Anagram 612871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This one is made in USA, is BPA free and super cute!</p> <p><a href="http://www.reuseit.com/store/goodbyn-lunch-version-p-3151.html?slave_id=3568&#038;ne_ppc_id=1285&#038;ne_key_id=23728619" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuseit.com/store/goodbyn-lunch-version-p-3151.html?slave_id=3568&#038;ne_ppc_id=1285&#038;ne_key_id=23728619</a></p> <p>And this one is not a cute, but it looks functional. It's made in Taiwan. I don't know your political beliefs, but I'm assuming you are counting that as China? =) <a href="http://www.reuseit.com/store/bento-lunch-black-blum-p-3458.html?slave_id=3459&#038;ne_ppc_id=1285&#038;ne_key_id=23728159" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuseit.com/store/bento-lunch-black-blum-p-3458.html?slave_id=3459&#038;ne_ppc_id=1285&#038;ne_key_id=23728159</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-612784 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:33:51 +0000 singingbee 612784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there anything at the container store, perhaps? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-612750 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:24:01 +0000 irene 612750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so i guess no one has any suggestions.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lunch-box-that-is-not-made-in-china#post-611592 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:10:33 +0000 irene 611592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are there anything that China doesn't make????</p> <p>We are now using the EasyLunchboxes (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/EasyLunchboxes-3-compartment-Containers-BPA-Free-Easy-Open/dp/B004UIRUJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362424017&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=EasyLunchboxes" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/EasyLunchboxes-3-compartment-Containers-BPA-Free-Easy-Open/dp/B004UIRUJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362424017&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=EasyLunchboxes</a>) for packing LO's lunch at daycare. While I love the bento style with so many compartments, it is so simple, easy, convenient, BPA free, microwave safe and dish washer safe and all, it is made in China. </p> <p>And when I find something that is not made in China, it didn't say it is BPA...etc. free.</p> <p>I am not trying to be difficult but when it comes to things that touches food, I am really trying to use things that are NOT made in China. However there seems to be no good options out there! I know there was this laptop lunchbox (<a href="http://www.reuseit.com/store/laptop-lunch-bento-p-3997.html?slave_id=3990&#038;gclid=CIvOnqnh47UCFQODnQodrHsAZw" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuseit.com/store/laptop-lunch-bento-p-3997.html?slave_id=3990&#038;gclid=CIvOnqnh47UCFQODnQodrHsAZw</a>) that is made in USA, but I do not like the design at all. I don't like how there are so many components it is just a nightmare to wash every day.</p> <p>LO's daycare doesn't accept glass containers, so that option is also out of the door...</p> <p>Are there any good bento boxes out there that are NOT made in China, and are BPA, PVC, and phthalates free, and microwaveable and dishwasher-safe at the same time, that you'd recommend?</p> <p>ETA: Just in case you think I am being offensive... I am Chinese myself. haha. Yes. I don't trust my own kind especially when we read 100 times more horrible news than just China-imported poisonous pet food a few years ago. </p>