Forks up or down?

[Ronni]

Definitely down. That way you don’t stab yourself when you’re adding or removing other silverware. Plus the dirtiest part of the fork is closest to the strongest part of the water jet = better cleaning.

 

[Jules]

According to the instructions for my dishwasher, forks up & knifes down. Except for the steak knifes which fall through so now put the knifes in the back section. No stabbing problems. Almost everything always comes out clean.

 

[New2Old]

Up. Want them exposed to the water, not in the bin.

 

[Gary O']

Forks/spoons Definitely up

Knives down

Learned that early on when bussing at a high end eatery

 

[Sunny]

Forks up, knives down. Except the large knives, which I lay down horizontally on the upper rack.

 

[Pinky]

I put knives and forks down .. yeah, I'm a real rebel

 

[JustBonee]

I'm with the forks - UP and knives -Down crowd. ... and spoons up

 

[oldman]

Forks and knives always go down.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

No mechanical dishwasher, so whatever position will get them clean with the sponge

 

[Tish]

However, they come out of the sink.

 

[Gaer]

ha! Never had the opportunity to use a dishwasher in my whole life.