October 8, 2018
How to Clean a Dishwasher
It doesn’t necessarily make sense to have to clean an appliance that cleans, but food particles and minerals can build up in your dishwasher preventing it from cleaning thoroughly. Add cleaning your dishwasher to your cleaning rotation – your dishes will be cleaner and your dishwasher will run more efficiently.
ADD IT TO YOUR ROUTINE: If you’re adding cleaning your dishwasher to your cleaning rotation, clean it every month or at least every 3 months.
HOW TO: Start by running the dishwasher and removing any clean dishes. Your dishwasher needs to be empty to clean it.
Wipe the edges and seal with your favorite all-purpose cleaner or white vinegar. I am using a bar mop towel to wipe the edges and seal.
Remove the bottom rack and check for any food particles or blockages. If you see any blockages you can use a toothpick to get them out. If you have a filter in your dishwasher remove it and rinse it out with hot water. You can also use a clean toothbrush to give it a little scrub.
Pour one cup of vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher. Close the dishwasher and run it on a quick wash, hot, sanitize cycle. This will ensure that your dishwasher is completely clean and that any mineral build-up is washed away.
When the dishwasher has completed its cycle wipe dry with a bar mop towel or a microfiber cloth.
Cleaning your dishwasher will take about 5 minutes of hands-on cleaning time and as long it takes to run the dishwasher cycle. Try this quick and easy method today!
Want more dishwasher tips? Here’s a quick tip for emptying your dishwasher and see my favorite dishwasher detergents in this post.
hazel Says
Yoopee. No dishwasher. Something I don’t have to clean.
Anja Says
Hello,
I have a question.
I would like to order some cloths but I don ‘t know of it is possibel I live in Belgium.
Or maybe you can give me another tip for buying?
Thank jou.
Many regards
Anja
b r Says
Post authorHi Anja! I don’t sell to Europe at this time but I have a lot of customers that use MyUS to ship for them – check it out!
Louise Says
Great!
Do you have also tips to clean a front load laundry machine?
Thank you Becky! Love your posts!
b r Says
Post authorThank you Louise! Here you go:
https://www.cleanmama.net/2016/09/how-to-naturally-clean-any-washing-machine-free-printable.html
Lindsay R Says
So easy! Thank you!
Megan Says
I really wished vinegar alone worked on our Arizona hard water buildup. The only thing I’ve found that works well and is as close to natural as possible is lemishine.
Irene Says
Would this cleaning method replace running our dishwasher with Affresh for example?
b r Says
Post authorYes!
Hena Tayeb Says
I do add vinegar.. thanks for the extra tips.
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