how to clean the dishwasher
It seems silly that we’d have to clean our dishwashers, doesn’t it? After all, with all the hot water and soap swirling around in there, it seems like the inside of the machine would get as clean as the dishes. However, soap scum combines with the greasy food residue, and it can make hard-to-remove grime over every surface of your dishwasher.
The easiest home remedy for cleaning your dishwasher is to use citric acid powder. This is most commonly used for canning, so check the area in your local grocery store where canning jars are kept. Fill the soap compartment of your dishwasher with the citric acid powder, and run the empty dishwasher on the regular cycle. This should take care of any build-up and odor.
Also, to help keep odors at bay, fill a mug with white vinegar and set it on the top rack of the dishwasher and run it on the regular cycle. If you notice that the grime builds up again more quickly than you’d like, or if your dishes are still not as clean as you’d like them, put a couple of tablespoons of white vinegar in the rinse aid cup and run the dishwasher as you normally would. Also, check to make sure that you are using hot water when you run the dishwasher.
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