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I don't know about you, but my dishwasher gets dirty super fast.

Not to mention the fact that bad smells are never far away!

Result, the interior becomes "well spit" and it washes much less well ...

Wondering why a dishwasher gets dirty?

First, because there are all the little bits of grease and food that stick to the dishes.

But there are also detergent residues from dishwasher tablets and powders.

Over time, this gunk builds up, and it eventually forms deposits in every nook and cranny of your dishwasher.

Fortunately, deep cleaning your dishwasher is quick and easy!

After you've tested plenty of tips on the subject, here is the best way to deep clean your dishwasher.

Don't worry, this method is quick and easy with just 3 steps. Look :

What you need

- White vinegar

- baking soda

- Dishwashing liquid

- a washing-up brush

Step 1: clean the filters

Remove the bottom drawer and take a look in the dishwasher tub to make sure there is no food waste.

You'll be surprised what you can find in the filters: bones, black stuff, shards of glass and even small pieces of gravel!

Let me warn you: this is the most unpleasant step ... But it is also the most important, because it depends on the good functioning of your dishwasher.

This residue can clog the drain, damage the pump and even scratch your beautiful dishes.

If necessary, remove the filters and clean them with hot water with a brush and a little washing-up liquid.

Step 2: cycle with white vinegar

Pour about 25 cl of white vinegar in a bowl. Then, place this bowl on the top drawer of your dishwasher (with the white vinegar inside).

Now set the temperature of the dishwasher to maximum and do a quick cycle empty with nothing inside but the bowl filled with white vinegar.

Thanks to its natural cleaning and disinfecting properties, white vinegar will loosen fats and eliminate the musty odor.

To discover : 20 Secret Uses of White Vinegar For a NICKEL HOME.

Step 3: cycle with baking soda

After the white vinegar cycle, sprinkle a good handful of baking soda on the bottom of your dishwasher.

Then set your dishwasher again to the hottest temperature and do a short cycle with no load.

Thanks to its absorbent power and its sanitizing properties, bicarbonate will completely deodorize your dishwasher and remove the last traces of dirt.

To discover : 43 Amazing Uses for Baking Soda.

Results

There you go, your dishwasher is as clean as ever :-)

Easy, fast and efficient, isn't it?

Thanks to this method, your dishwasher will be sparkling clean, and it will smell so clean!

No more bad smells and stagnant water problems in the dishwasher tub!

Most importantly, your dishwasher will perform optimally, which means additional savings on water and electricity bills.

Moreover, to ensure the proper functioning of your dishwasher, I advise you to do this routine cleaning approximately every 2 months.

This method works just as well for a brand new dishwasher as an old model.

Additional advice

Now that your dishwasher is perfectly clean and working properly, here are some important tips to help you keep it in good condition!

- Before starting your dishwasher: First, run the tap water in your sink until it is hot. Your dishwasher will clean even better if the water is hot right from the start of the wash cycle.

- Remember to check the temperature of the water heater: for perfectly clean dishes, the water must be hot enough. Thus, set the temperature of your water heater to around 50 ºC. Cooler water will not clean your dishes effectively. And hotter water would be dangerous, as you could accidentally scalded someone!

- To save water and energy: of course, wait until your dishwasher is fully loaded before starting it. On the other hand, avoid that your dishes are too tight. Indeed, enough space is needed between dishes and plates for them to be properly cleaned by the dishwasher's jets. Check out the trick here.

- Do not over-rinse dirty dishes: Did you know that dishwasher tablets and powders NEED a small amount of grease and dirt to do their jobs? Without grease, detergents will just create suds, which is bad for your dishwasher.

- For an express cleaning: the quick way to descale your dishwasher is to run it empty with white vinegar! Check out the trick here.

- If your sink has a garbage disposal: run your garbage disposal before you start your dishwasher. In fact, the dishwasher runs in the same pipe as the sink, and the latter must not be cluttered with food debris.

Your turn...

Have you tried this trick for deep cleaning your dishwasher? Tell us in the comments if it was effective. We can't wait to hear from you!

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