Most dishwashers will handle most things of that nature when working correctly and used correctly.

There are around 3 hours of videos on Technology Connections on Dishwashers and the various opportunities to experience a skill issue when using them, starting with this one which covers the important bits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rBO8neWw04 , or if you just want the protips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHP942Livy0

Edit, I don't remember how I got here, but I didn't realize this was an ancient post, my b.