quick question for those of you who use those black hide boxes...

[Bogertophis]

I glove and mask up first and then wash them in a 5 gallon bucket with a capful of bleach and Dawn dishwashing soap. Air dry them overnight. Consider the potential of cross contamination if you put them in the dishwasher. Best to separate reptile supplies from human supplies.

That was my thought too- many dishwashers are FAR from perfect, & some re-deposit "food" particles-(ahem!!!) I personally don't use dishwashers at all, preferring to do dishes (AND hides) by hand.