Do you ever think about how to clean a dishwasher? Maybe it’s a little bit strange at the first time. Why do i need to clean something that is for cleaning something? Remember, dishwasher is a machine that’s need some treatment to make it keep smooth when doing the job and its not enough just with hot water and soap only. Because leftover food scraps and other grime doesn’t magically disappear. Keeping the dishwasher in your kitchen stays clean will give you a lot of benefit. For example, this will extend the service life of your machine and all dishes remains hygienic.
Now prepare yourself, and read this guide how to clean dishwasher step by step.
What you need?
1 cup distilled white vinegar. This is one of the most versatile liquids in our life except water of course. We can also use it for cooking and killing weeds! 1 cup baking soda. Combination between baking soda and white vinegar will give you super cleaning agents. Dish soap Lemon juice. In addition to cleaning also provide scent. It is double job in one action. Old Toothbrush Toothpicks / Q-Tips Sponge Damp and soft cloth All we need above uses natural composition or resources, so it is really safe for you and your dishwasher. It will not leave any stains and abrasions. So you do not need to worry.
Empty the dishwasher. Wait until run a cycle without dishes. Remove all racks, utensil trays and basket. Pull out these things as far as possible. Check the spinning holes. You need to pay attention and make sure all the holes are clear and open so water can freely through it. You can use toothpick to remove any debris that has built up inside the holes. Clean the bottom of the door and the dishwater grate. Usually the bottom of the dishwasher accumulate a lot of debris since water this is place where water cannot reach there. Wash this area with gently and some soapy water. You can also place one cup of plain white vinegar on the bottom. Pour half cup of baking soda on the top and lets the magic begin. Wash the filter. Remove and disassemble the parts in your sink. Use some toothbrush and baking soda or soapy water to wash and rinse it. Use some of vinegar as anti bacterial and combination with baking soda will make your filter super clean. Wipe around the seal. Use damp cloth soaked in white vinegar a few squirts of lemon juice. For tighter areas, please use toothbrush with some vinegar too. Scrub it, get the edges and sides of dishwasher, do not miss it. Clean utensil holders and racks. Check for any stuck-on food pieces and wipe down with soapy water and toothbrush. Rinse. Put back to your dishwasher. You can put them in warm water, mix with soap and soak them overnight in some sink, making it easier for dirt lifted. Run one free cycle with vinegar. Finally after what you’ve done, now it’s time to clean the hard water deposits. Turn on your dishwasher and run it on Low or Energy Saving mode until it’s complete. After 20 minutes, you can open the dishwasher. If you have some problem with mildew or mold, you can use some bleach to remove it. Add half cup in the bottom and run a full cycle. If you have some rust stains in your racks, then you can easily get rid of them with dishwasher-safe rust remover. Warning! Never mix vinegar with bleach! Clean and polish the panels, buttons, and exteriors. Use some damp cloth and some vinegar, spray it and wipe it gently to keep surface smooth. Rinse it if you need. Wipe it again with dry towel for the last time. For this step you can use some microfiber cloths and work well with stainless steel. All complete and clean! Get used to clean your dishwasher at least once per month. Remember! As time went on, all food debris, grime, soap scum will fill your dishwasher drain, and make it less efficient. It will consume more electric and the results also less clean. So do not wait until your dishwasher breaks!