Do you know what dishwasher spray arms are?
Because I didn't even know it existed!
Until the day my dishwasher got clogged...
And then I discovered that you shouldn't forget to clean those spray arms.
Luckily, the appliance salesman told me how to take them apart and clean them easily.
I'll explain the quick method to make them effortlessly nickel chrome .
No more dishwasher that washes badly! Effective daily washing is yours. Watch:
- 1 toothpick
- 1 bottle of white vinegar
- 1 old toothbrush
- 1 pan
1. Stop the machine and empty the dishwasher completely.
2. Pull the bottom basket completely out and out of the tub.
3. Unclip the bottom arm, the one in the tank.
4. Pull it up to remove it completely.
5. Unscrew the nut that holds the upper arm. And store it carefully.
6. Remove the upper arm.
7. Open the tap and run the water through one arm, then the other.
8. The water should come out of all the little holes.
9. This is not the case ? Food residue or limescale must plug the holes.
10. Take a toothpick and insert it into the holes to remove the dirt.
11. Heat some white vinegar.
12. Pour it in and on the arm.
13. With an old toothbrush, scrub it.
14. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
15. Clip the lower arm back into the tub.
16 . Screw the upper arm back on securely.
17. Check that both are running normally.
18. Check that the nut is still tight.
19. Put the basket back.
20. Check again that the arms rotate well with the baskets.
21. Close the dishwasher.
22. Test its correct functioning with a short program.
Lo and behold, the dishwasher spray arms are now nickel chrome :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
This way you are sure that the spray arm is not clogged .
You see, it's not that hard to do.
You just have to think about it!
The only precaution to be taken is when removing the reel from the dishwasher.
Above all, do not force them to avoid breaking them.
If you can't remove them easily, call a repairman...
At least for the first time.
Or inquire with the after-sales service of the brand of your device.
When cleaning the holes, be careful not to deform them.
The toothpick allows you to unclog the holes simply by pushing the dirt away.
They are then evacuated with the rinsing water.
And white vinegar, thanks to its acidity, eliminates traces of limestone that can clog the holes.
It also allows deep cleaning.
The spray arms of the dishwasher allow the correct distribution of the water in the appliance.
If the nozzles of the cycling arm are unclogged, the water will spread everywhere.
The dishes are thus better watered and therefore cleaner!
Your dishes are perfectly cleaned and they come out clean and shiny.
No need to rewash it by hand or worse to run a machine again!
It's a huge time and energy saver.
And above all, these are additional savings.
Because when nothing prevents them from running normally, water consumption is lower, as is electricity consumption.
Of course, doing this cleaning once a month is also maintaining your dishwasher so that it lasts longer.
And it's the same principle for all dishwashers, whatever the market:Electrolux, Siemens, Whirlpool, Faure, Bosch, Beko, Brandt, Smeg, Océanic, De Dietrich, Miele, Thomson, Essentiel B, Valberg, Faure, Continental Edison, Indesit, Far, Sharp, Vedette, Ariston, Proline, AEG, Candy, Saba, LAden, Fagor, Ikea or Arhtur Martin, Rosières and Sauter.
