Mine has five years of grime, but there’s hope for me yet.
My disgustinglygrimy dishwasherhasn’t been cleaned since it was purchased over five years ago.
The problem is that it doesn’t smell.
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That sounds a little strange, but the one good thing about a stinky dishwasher?
It serves as a reminder to give it a good deep clean.
Many experts recommend cleaning your dishwasher once a month to keep it sanitary and running efficiently.
Check the utensil holders and rinse out any trapped food in the sink.
Use the toothbrush to dislodge anything that’s stuck.
Self-cleaning filters act as agarbage disposaland don’t have food buildup that needs to be cleaned.
If you have a manual filter, remove it and give it a light scrub with a toothbrush.
Rinse it clean under warm water and then place the filter back in the dishwasher.
Using your toothbrush and the solution, gently loosen and wipe away any grime in the gasket.
Use a toothpick to clear clogs.
Run it on the hottest setting again.
launch the door after and allow the dishwasher to air dry.
Now give yourself a big pat on the back.
You’ve just successfully cleaned your dishwasher.
Tips To Keep Your Dishwasher Clean Longer
First and foremost, scrape those dishes.
Check the filter regularly and rinse it out any time food is trapped there.
Whatever the source, complete a cleaning cycle using the steps above toremove the odors.
