Can I get bug repellent off of dishes or must I throw them out?

Question

Recently have an ant problem in our kitchen. Someone (no names being mentioned) starting spraying repellent without removing the dishes from the sink area. Can I still use these after a good cleaning?

Answer 1

they should be fine after cleaned in the dish washer. you can run them through twice just to be on the safe side though.

Answer 2

You can still use them.  I would let them sit in warm water and bleach for awhile.  Then use hot water and dishwashing liquid and scrub them.  Rinse really well.  If you can still smell the repellent afterwards I would trash them.