How to clean a dishwasher?
 

What is the easiest way to clean a dishwasher?

hmmm i would think it is mostly clean.

but near the edges and maybe in the soap traps it can get crusted up


my first response was this though


tell her to take a shower

Well, everything that comes out of mine I noticed is smelling. I can't figure out what else would cause that.

How to Clean Your Dishwasher And Remove Odor

1. Using a small brush (old toothbrushes work well) dipped in hot soapy water, go around the door of the dishwasher taking care to get into the grooves and crevices of the rubber seal. Most likely, you'll be surprised at the debris that has built up, especially at the bottom of the door and around the hinges on the side.

2. Scrub well. You may need to use a soft abrasive cleanser, such as Soft Scrub® to remove the dried and baked on grime.

3. Using a household sponge dipped in hot soapy water, wipe off the dirt and grime that you stirred up with the brush. Go over the inside of the door and scrub any obvious areas inside the dishwasher that may have stuck-on food, such as out of reach corners.

4. Pull the bottom rack out and examine the drain area. Wipe around it to be sure there are no hard chunks that can plug the drain, cause damage to the pump or scratch dishes. You'd be surprised at what dishwasher repairmen find - bones, crab shells, chips of glass, and even small pieces of gravel!

5. Using a clean wet sponge or dishrag, wipe the cleaning solution from the gasket and the door.

6. Then place a dishwasher-safe cup filled with plain white vinegar on the top rack of the dishwasher. Using the hottest water available, run the dishwasher through a cycle - except for the cup of vinegar, the dishwasher needs to be empty.

7. The vinegar will help to wash away the loose, greasy grime, sanitizes, and helps remove the musty odor.

8. If you don't have any white vinegar, you may substitute a packet of unsweetened lemonade mix in the soap cup. Don't experiment with other flavors as they may stain the inside of your dishwasher.

9. Baking soda is also effective at freshening and brightening your dishwasher. Just sprinkle a cupful around the bottom of the tub and run it through a short but complete cycle using the hottest water. Baking soda is also helpful in removing stains.

You can purchase dishwasher cleaning packs. Basically, you put the pack in the dishwasher, run it on a wash cycle, and it kills all mold and bacteria that is making it smell funky.

Here is a link to the one I used to use when I had a DW.

You know it's time for new advances in technology when dishwashers don't even keep themselves clean.

The fix is in...

Perfect. This is what I need.

Thanks for checking out your suggestion Ice! ;-)

Get a maid

white distilled vinegar in the rinse aid works wonders

Check the line that should run to your disposal from the dw. If it doesnt have a loop in it, then you could be getting odor from the disposal. The loop is supposed to act like a p-trap or whatever they call 'ems, and block odors from coming back "up".

BTW: try Cascade Complete liquid. Kicks ass!