Dishwasher Cleaning Tips

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Dishwasher Cleaning Tips
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• In many households, dishwashers are used
  virtually every day, and sometimes multiple times
  a day. While theyre a remarkable invention that
  have undoubtedly made our lives easier, its
  important not to take them for granted.
  Dishwashers need to be able to clean the dishes
  properly, and so you must ensure that the machine
  itself is also kept clean and maintained well.

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• Why should you clean a product thats designed to
  clean things?
• It might sound counterintuitive, but while a
  dishwasher is a wonderful machine, it isnt a
  miracle worker, and if food particles and other
  debris get stuck in its cracks, crevices and
  filters, this will inevitably affect its ability
  to clean to a high standard. Minerals can also
  build up in the machine, causing the dishes to
  become discolored after washing. Not only that,
  but a dirty dishwasher will use more energy to
  carry out the task, and you could even see your
  utility bills increasing with a poorly performing
  machine.

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• Either way, a dirty machine makes for dirty
  dishes, and if youve invested in a dishwasher,
  you really ought to invest in protecting it.
• How often should you clean your dishwasher?
• Most dishwashers benefit from being cleaned at
  least once every month, and as a result, they
  will clean the dishes to a higher standard, and
  more effectively eliminate germs and bacteria
  that can build up both on the dishes, and in the
  machine.

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• Add cleaning your dishwasher to your daily
  routine
• Once you incorporate a cleaning task into your
  weekly, monthly or bi-annual cleaning schedule,
  it will eventually become a habit that you no
  longer even think about it, and its the same for
  cleaning your dishwasher.
• How to clean your dishwasher
• Begin with an empty dishwasher, and taking a
  sponge, cloth, rag or old towel, dip it in your
  favorite all-purpose cleaner or white vinegar,
  and meticulously wipe the edges and seal.

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• Then, take out the bottom rack and check it
  thoroughly for trapped food particles or any
  other blockages. Some items of debris will be
  harder to remove than others, and you might find
  a toothpick helpful.
• If your dishwasher has a filter, remove that and
  give it a good rinse with hot water. You might
  need to give it a light scrub with a soapy sponge
  or toothbrush if some stains or blockages wont
  shift with water alone.
• Next, pour one cup of white vinegar into the
  bottom of the dishwasher, close the door and set
  it going on a quick, hot wash to sanitize it.
  this will help clean the entire machine and wash
  away any mineral build-up.

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• Once the cycle has finished, wipe the entire
  dishwasher down with a dry cloth, stand back and
  admire your handiwork!
• Dont forget that if you have certain cleaning
  chores that you hate doing, such as cleaning the
  dishwasher, you can ask your regular cleaning
  service to add it to their list if theyre not
  already including it, of course.

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