Abstract: A dishware protector configured for disposition within a rack of an automatic dishwasher intermediate dishware stages defined by an array of upstanding post members for isolation of individual pieces of dishware during a washing cycle to guard same against collision, is comprised of a polymeric separating member having longitudinal and lateral dimensions at least sufficient to prevent collision between adjacent dishware members in the dishwasher and a fixture element along at least one of the longitudinal edges of the separating member for securing the protector to a preselected one of the post members.