Sterilization of jars in the dishwasher: is it possible and how to do it right

Not all housewives know that blank jars can be sterilized in the dishwasher. The canning process is lengthy, as it is necessary to sterilize the container in the old ways - in the oven or over water vapor. In the dishwasher, it is much faster to process jars, the device copes with this task more efficiently. Let's figure out how to properly sterilize jars in the dishwasher.

Can I sterilize jars in the dishwasher?

For those who like to make blanks, processing cans is considered the most tedious task, as you have to constantly control it. Glass jars in the dishwasher can be not only washed, but also sterilized.

Several major manufacturers have provided and included the sterilization function in the equipment. Machines work easily and simply. It is enough to load the container, select the appropriate mode and press the start button. But there are not many such models on the market.

Which dishwashers are suitable?

It is worth remembering that the successful process of sterilizing jars directly depends on the software of the machine. The Bosch dishwasher is capable of washing at temperatures up to 80 degrees. This technique is great for sterilizing jars.

But not all machines have these features. As a rule, other dishwashers heat water to 60 degrees, which is not enough for sterilization.

Checking this is easy - you need to open the instructions and check the temperature of the water heating. If the equipment washes from 70 degrees or more, then you can put the cans in the basket. If the water heating temperature is 10 or more degrees lower, other sterilization methods must be used.

On the market you can find dishwashers with a built-in container sterilization function. They have it written right in the instructions: this type of technique can disinfect glass containers and other utensils for people prone to allergic reactions. It is rare to see such a copy on the Russian market.

Pros and cons of this method

The dishwasher treatment method is considered innovative. Highlight the positive and negative aspects of its application.

Pros:

jars are completely decontaminated, so conservation survives the winter;
sterilization of containers occurs without human intervention. No manual labor or watching the process is required. While the containers are warming up, you can freely do personal business;
a large number of cans enter the machine and are processed at the same time;
care for dishes;
Some machines have a UV treatment function.

However, the method also has its downsides:

wasting time. If the hostess needs to sterilize up to 10 cans, then it is better to use the old proven method. This way you can spend much less time. The machine method is especially good when a large number of containers need to be sterilized;
not every car can implement the idea;
it is impossible to sterilize dishes if you make blanks in the country.

There are a lot more pluses than minuses. But, despite this, not every housewife is suitable for this method of processing cans.

How to sterilize jars in the dishwasher?

The main advantage of using the method is that you do not need to additionally wash the jars with soap and rinse them thoroughly under running water. You just need to rinse them before installing them in the car. Let's figure out how to properly sterilize glass jars in the dishwasher:

Read the instructions of the dishwasher in detail. The main thing is that the sterilization function is present in the list.
Rinse the jars.
Load in the dishwasher. Press the button.
Wait until the end of the machine and carefully unload the dishes on a clean towel.

Should I control it during the process?

Despite the fact that most manufacturers of kitchen appliances claim that the sterilization process does not need to be monitored, reviews say otherwise. Some housewives claim that you cannot leave the car.

In this case, the question arises: why sit next to the dishwasher if the whole process is offline? It is better to devote this time to preparing vegetables or preparing a salad for the winter. There is no need to monitor the sterilization progress.