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Does your dishwasher give off bad smells? How to clean it thoroughly and the best tricks to get it back efficient
The dishwasher, in a relationship of odio et amo with the female universe of the house, can be a receptacle for bacteria and microorganisms that in the long run also emanate bad smells. But let's not do without it, let's rather learn how to sanitize it. What are the best, green and economical methods to clean a dishwasher?
Those same bacteria in jovial solace between the four walls of the appliance are actually the same creators of that foul-smelling smell that can be released from the inside. So is there any effective and natural method to get rid of the stench?
Of course yes, but remember that any step must be repeated constantly over time, because the continuous, remarkably high temperatures and the high humidity of the interior will only generate and regenerate mold, germs and bacteria. (Read also: Why do glasses become dull in the dishwasher? Tricks to make them shine again)
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How to clean the dishwasher
The steps are few and simple, but they must be done with almost maniacal constancy. Numerous studies have in fact discovered a rather robust microbiome inside dishwashers and gaskets, the variety of which is substantially linked to factors such as pH, high temperature, detergents, high concentrations of sodium chloride and the power of water during washing cycles.
Before starting the cycle in the evening, then, remember to clean the filter and the insides, rinsing them under running water, and at least once a month do a vacuum wash with apple cider vinegar. In any case, do not leave dirty dishes inside for a long time (if you really can't start a complete cycle right away, select the rinse function) and above all avoid inserting dishes and dishes with food remains still attached.
Here are 4 simple steps to clean your dishwasher:
Remove the filter and the propellers
Start with the exhaust filter, which is undoubtedly the main cause of bad smells. The food residues that accumulate there, in fact, can acquire a bad smell due to the hot and humid environment. Then remove the piece (by now the filter is removable in all dishwashers) and wash it with hot water and soap. Do the same thing with the propellers and to reach all the sections use a special brush, which you will keep and use only for this service.
The baskets are also gone
A nice hot shower won't hurt them either: run them under running water or leave them to soak in warm water and vinegar to deodorize and remove encrustations.
Vinegar on the door and walls
Vinegar is not among the best remedies in terms of environmental impact (the problem with vinegar is that it is composed of acetic acid. This substance is very polluting for the environment and particularly dangerous for the marine ecosystem). So maybe use it only on a sponge soaked on the walls: the vinegar will disinfect, take away the limescale and eliminate bad smells.
The seals
Always using a sponge soaked in white vinegar, clean slowly - be careful not to cause injury - all the gaskets, removing all stubborn dirt residues
Against bad smells, vacuum washes
Against bad smells, all you need is vinegar o sodium bicarbonate. As an alternative to the many completely chemical "dishwashers" that are on the market, we will only need to rely on effective, natural and above all inexpensive remedies.
What is needed is to simply operate a vacuum wash at least once a month:
- with citric acid, a worthy substitute for vinegar in all situations where the latter cannot be used. This substance is much less polluting than vinegar, it is a good rinse aid, descaler and descaler
- with baking soda: as with vinegar, you can sprinkle baking soda inside the machine and start the vacuum wash. To increase the cleaning action of the dishwasher, you can also sprinkle a handful of baking soda powder on the dishes to be washed before starting the conventional wash.
Tricks to keep your dishwasher clean longer
To complete their "job" and keep a dishwasher fresh and fragrant don't forget other little secrets too such as:
- add medium lemon with each wash: whether you have to open it specifically or have already used it at the table, a half a lemon without seeds added between the cutlery before washing will do wonders in terms of degreasing and good smell
- remember the salt: the big one for the kitchen is also fine, but it cannot be missing because it is used to clean the device that absorbs the limescale of the washing water, which otherwise would end up on the dishes
- periodically check i exhaust pipes and consult the guide of your appliance which certainly includes specific washing instructions
All effective and inexpensive methods, therefore, which can be well combined with the use of an ecological homemade detergent: here you will find 5 do-it-yourself detergents for the dishwasher.
Happy washing!
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