Run the dishwasher on a hot water cycle with a dash of vinaigrette.
What could use a little help?Your dishwasher!The appliance should be cleaned every six months.The following step-by-step guide will show you how to clean a dishwasher.Your machine will look brand-new and it will run more efficiently than ever.
Pick up your cleaning products.Warm water, Distilled white vinegar, Baking soda, Toothbrush, Microfiber cloth, and rubber gloves are required.
You need to remove the rack, utensil holders, and filters in order to get into the cracks and crevices.Put them in a mixture of warm water and white distilled vinegar.For at least 30 minutes, leave them to soak.
If you have a clear line of sight, you can check for any leftover debris.In the corners at the top and bottom, wipe the spray arms and side walls.Look inside the dishwasher filters and dispensers to see the tiny holes where water sprays out.If you see food particles in these crevices, you can use a toothbrush or toothpick to clean them out.
Put a cup of white vinegar on the bottom of the dishwasher.The dishwasher should run on hot water.The leftover grease, soap scum, and food will be broken down by the vinegar.
Sprinkle a cup of baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher when the first cycle ends.You can run it on a short cycle.Baking soda can be used to clean the dishwasher.The result?A dishwasher that smells great.
If you have a dishwasher, look for a cleaning product that is made for it, as all-purpose cleaners can leave a streaky finish or even scratch steel, so be careful.
Another way to go?Make your own cleaner.A basic mixture of dish soap, water, and white vinegar makes a great homemade cleaner that is safe for all dishwasher surfaces.You need to dip a microfiber cloth in your soapy water, squeeze out the excess, and then swiped in the direction of the surface's grain.Make a pass over the surface again after rinsing out your cloth to get a fingerprints-free finish.The control panel and handles should be wiped down with a damp cloth.
You will see many benefits now that you know how to clean a dishwasher.The machine is more effective because it is better smelling and fresher looking.The soap and water can spray through the appliance at full strength, leaving you with cleaner dishes.It's a sign that your dishwasher needs a deep clean if your dishes start to come out with gunk still stuck to them.It's a good idea to deep clean the inside of the dishwasher every six months.
If your dishwasher has a self-cleaning cycle, you should run it on a monthly basis.The sanitize cycle runs hotter and is able to kill more germs than a regular wash cycle.
If your dishwasher doesn't have a cycle, you can stock up on Affresh.It is designed to be used with a regular full cycle to combat dishwasher detergent build up.
If you want your dishwasher to work its best, set the temperature to 120– 150F.It is not hot enough to clean dishes if the water is less than 120.To test your temperature, fill a cup of water with the hottest tap water and use the sink nearest the dishwasher.If you want to read the temperature, put a thermometer inside.If it is less than 120 or more than 150, you will need to adjust your water heater.