Cleaning a dishwasher

How can I clean a dishwasher effectively? What cleaning products should I avoid?

Asked by Jenny on 26th Jul 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"50 grams of baking soda dropped on the bottom of the dishwasher, set longest and hottest cycle, JOB DONE!"
Answered on 27th Jul 2021 - Member since Jul 2021 - report
"Get your dishwasher detergent and run it on idle. You will be satisfied."
Answered on 9th Jul 2024 - Member since Jun 2024 - report
"Usually you clean the dishwasher by running cycles without dishes. You can use detol solution."
Answered on 26th Jul 2021 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
"Finish dishwasher cleaner is good, try and do a clean while dishwasher is empty."
Answered on 26th Jul 2021 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"Hi darling, is it a general clean it needs or a deeper one, the pink stuff paste works really well and some elbow grease.
Thank you Rachael."
Answered on 26th Jul 2021 - Member since Jul 2021 - report
"Good morning Jenny,
I would recommend using doctor Beckman dishwasher cleaner. Very easy to use. Also clean out your filter from all the old debris it's collected & wash in warm soapy water. Run your machine empty once a moth to keep clean. 😁"
Answered on 26th Jul 2021 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"Dishwasher tablet. Works every time just chuck it in and put on normal cycle."
Answered on 28th Oct 2021 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"Avoid bleach. Just use warn water to clean the seal/trim of the door. Clear the flitter in the sink and use a dishwasher cleaner on an empty cycle."
Answered on 20th Sep 2021 - Member since Feb 2021 - report
"Use a dishwasher cleaner from a supermarket, a clean of the pipes is recommended."
Answered on 26th Jul 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
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