I don't know about you, but my dishwasher gets dirty super fast .
Not to mention the fact that bad odors are never far away!
As a result, the interior becomes "well cracked" and it washes much less well...
Wondering why a dishwasher gets dirty?
First, because there are all the little bits of grease and food that stick to the dishes.
But there are also detergent residues from dishwasher tablets and powders.
Over time, this dirt accumulates, and it ends up forming deposits in all the nooks and crannies of your dishwasher.
So, how to degrease your dishwasher ?
Fortunately, deep cleaning your dishwasher is quick and easy!
After having tested lots of tips on the subject, here is the best method to thoroughly clean your dishwasher.
Don't worry, this method is quick and easy with only 3 steps . Watch:
- white vinegar
- baking soda
- dishwashing liquid
- a brush for the dishes
Remove the bottom drawer and peek inside the dishwasher tub to make sure there is food debris .
You will be surprised what you can find in the filters:bones, black stuff, shards of glass and even small pieces of gravel!
I warn you:this is the most unpleasant step... But it is also the most important, because it depends on the proper functioning of your dishwasher.
Indeed, these residues can clog the drain, damage the pump and even scratch your beautiful dishes.
If necessary, remove the filters and clean them with hot water with a brush and a little washing-up liquid.
Pour about 25 cl of white vinegar into a bowl. Then, put this bowl on the top drawer of your dishwasher (with the white vinegar inside).
Now set the dishwasher temperature to maximum and run a quick empty cycle with nothing inside except the bowl filled with white vinegar.
Thanks to its natural cleaning and disinfecting properties, white vinegar will loosen grease and eliminate musty odors.
To discover: 20 Secret Uses of White Vinegar For a NICKEL HOME.
After the white vinegar cycle, sprinkle a good handful of baking soda on the bottom of your dishwasher.
Then, set your dishwasher to the hottest temperature again and run a short cycle with no load .
Thanks to its absorbent power and sanitizing properties, baking soda will totally deodorize your dishwasher and eliminate the last traces of dirt.
To discover: 43 Amazing Uses of Baking Soda.
There you go, your dishwasher is as clean as ever :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
You now know how to clean a dirty dishwasher .
Thanks to this method, your dishwasher will be sparkling clean, and it will smell so clean!
No more bad odors and problems with standing water in the dishwasher tub!
But above all, your dishwasher will work optimally, which means additional savings on the water and electricity bill .
Moreover, to ensure the proper functioning of your dishwasher, I advise you to do this routine cleaning about every 2 months .
This method works for both a brand new dishwasher and an older model.
Now that your dishwasher is perfectly clean and working properly, here are some important tips to help you keep it in good condition!
- Before starting your dishwasher: First, run the water from your sink tap until it's hot. In fact, your dishwasher will clean even better if the water is hot from the start of the wash cycle.
- Remember to check the temperature of the water heater: for perfectly clean dishes, the water must be hot enough. So, set the temperature of your water heater to around 50 ºC. Less hot water would not clean your dishes effectively. And hotter water would be dangerous, because you could accidentally scald someone!
- To save water and energy: of course, wait until your dishwasher is full before starting it. On the other hand, avoid that your dishes are too tight. Indeed, there must be enough space between the dishes and the plates so that they are well cleaned by the nozzles of the dishwasher. Check out the trick here.
- Do not rinse dirty dishes too much: did you know that dishwasher tablets and powders NEED a small amount of grease and dirt to do their job? Without grease, detergents will just suds up, which is bad for your dishwasher.
- For express cleaning: the quick way to descale your dishwasher is to run it empty with white vinegar! Check out the trick here.
- If your sink has a garbage disposal: run your garbage disposal before running your dishwasher. Indeed, the dishwasher flows in the same pipe as the sink, and it should not be cluttered with food waste.
