Washing your dishwasher? Tips for you

A dishwasher is a machine which has an important role in your daily house chores. Whether you should clean your dishwasher every day or not? Has this thought ever crossed your mind? You can’t skip cleaning your appliances regularly else they may not perform properly after some time. Many of us think that the dishwasher will automatically get cleaned at the time of washing the dishes. However, food debris and other deposit can be seen in the dishwasher after certain cycles. So it’s important for you to do the cleanup on a regular basis by using vinegar, or easy to use dishwasher cleaning tablets, etc. By doing this, you can rely on your dishwasher for a long term.

Here are some effective tips for washing your dishwasher-

Empty the Dishwasher- To get the best results, it’s important to complete a full cycle of the dishwasher. So you need to take out all the plates from the machine. This will help you in accessing the entire dishwasher easily and you will be able to maintain it properly.

Clear the drain- You have to remove the bottom dish rack. Examine the dishwasher drain by removing the leftovers, gunk or food caught there. This will help in improving the drainage and will also increase cleaning efficiency.

Check and clean the spinning arms- Dishwasher spills out the water by spraying out of its spinning arms onto the dishes which are inside. If the arms are not spinning properly your dishes don’t get thoroughly cleaned.  It is important to check if the arms spin properly and clean the debris which is caught up in the holes with the help of a toothpick, a piece of wire etc.

Dishwasher tablets- Make your dishwasher shiny and more efficient by replacing your normal dishwasher powdered detergent with dishwasher cleaning tablets. Using tablets makes sure that the right amount of detergent is being used every time and it is eco-friendly also. The biggest benefit of using the dishwasher cleaning tablets is it helps in saving money.

Wash the dishwasher by making use of vinegar- When you empty a dishwasher, insert a cup of vinegar in the safe container. Run it through the hot water cycle. Once you are done with this, it will wash away all the grime and grease and will also remove the nasty odor. Vinegar will help the dishes in keeping sparkly and remove all the dirt particles.

Clean the Exterior parts and edges also- Many times, you will find a dirty smell, but you’ll be thinking it is coming from inside of the dishwasher. But, actually, it is from the outside areas. The corners near the door are not washed often and then it might lead building up a lot of food remains. Even the gasket, flatware basket needs to be cleaned. Check if any rack needs touch-up paint.

Follow these simple steps in the cleaning process of your dishwasher. It will help you keep your dishwasher clean and functioning flawlessly for a long time.