How to wash a dishwasher and remove scale, rust, grease and food debris

The dishwasher was designed to eliminate food debris and traces of fat from the dishes, it constantly processes detergents, so most owners do not even suspect that the device itself needs regular cleaning. To clean the dishwasher at home, it is not enough to walk with a cloth dampened in a detergent composition on accessible surfaces.

During operation, the internal elements of the appliance are gradually clogged with product residues and soap foam, so at some point an unpleasant odor starts to come from the cleaning device. Do not forget about scale and rust - even with the systematic use of special additives, they are able to hit the details of the device.

Features of the dishwasher

To maintain the functionality of the device at a high level and the prevention of breakdowns, you need to follow simple rules, then you will have to clean the unit much less frequently:

1. Regularly inspect the water inlet hoses. If necessary, they can be cleaned with a toothpick or a needle with a blunt end.
2. It is recommended to dry the rubber gasket located on the door at least once every two months.
3. It is strictly forbidden to overload the dishwasher; it is better to wash the dishes in several passes.
4. Before loading, it is necessary to carefully remove food residues from the surface of the products.
5. The nests for salt and detergents should be checked regularly.
6. It is strictly forbidden to load wooden, synthetic, copper and tin products, crystal with added lead, disposable tableware into a functional device.

Tip: In order to prevent scale formation and in order to clean the drain, you should regularly drive away an empty machine, filling it with a liter of table vinegar. After manipulation, the device is thoroughly aired until the pungent odor is eliminated.

Manipulations to be performed when carrying out standard cleaning of a household appliance

It’s not so difficult to clean the dishwasher; you don’t even need to call the master. It is only necessary to strictly observe the sequence of actions and not neglect the auxiliary tools:

• First you need to turn off the power, check that there are no objects left in the loading trays.
• First, check the holes through which water is supplied to the dishwasher. If there is any contamination, then we get them with tweezers or toothpicks. In no case push inside!
• We begin to clean the door, with special care we work through all the joints and joints. It is in these places that dirt often accumulates, which then begins to rot. We work with a soft sponge dipped in a detergent composition. If the formations have already dried up, we help with a toothbrush.
• All baskets must be cleaned manually. If they are removed, you can soak them for a few minutes in a detergent to get rid of fat.
• The last to be processed is the grill and filter. These items are usually easy to remove or unscrew.

Regularly carrying out these manipulations will allow you to maintain the machine at a high functional level, prevent the appearance of unpleasant odors in the kitchen. But to combat scum and rust, other, more intense means will have to be used.

Home remedies to help get rid of scale, rust and grease

To eliminate these problems at home, you can use specialized tools or alternative approaches. In any case, with proper procedures, the desired result is guaranteed.

• The easiest way is to start the dishwasher for 1 cycle without loading the dishes, while adding a professional composition to remove scale.
• Cleaning with vinegar and soda is no less effective. After the standard processing of the device, during which it is necessary to clean the filter, put a glass of vinegar at the bottom of the chamber and start it for a full cycle. Then we remove the glass and scatter soda along the bottom, close the car for the night. In the morning we drive the unit through another full cycle.

• A good result can be expected when using a borax. First, all surfaces must be cleaned with a large amount of active ingredient, after which we wash off the product by starting an empty machine for one full cycle. Then we expose the device for another cycle, but at the same time add a quarter cup of borax to the tray.
• Often, bleach is used to clean the machine from grease, mold and rust. It should be noted that this technique is not suitable for processing machines whose parts are made of stainless steel. Exposure may be too aggressive. To obtain the desired result, instead of detergent, pour a glass of bleach and start the device at the highest temperature. Additional purification after this is not required.
• The soda bomb will help to cope with the most problematic pollution. First, prepare the bomb itself. To do this, mix two glasses of baking soda with three tablespoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide and a teaspoon of any essential oil. From the resulting mixture, similar to wet sand, we form balls of arbitrary size. Once they harden, place them at the bottom of the machine. In this case, we put a plate with two glasses of vinegar on the top shelf. We start the cycle and enjoy the result. During the operation of the unit, a threatening hiss can be heard, no need to pay attention to it.

Despite the obvious effectiveness of the above methods, sometimes they do not give the desired result. This may indicate serious problems in the operation of the internal elements of the device, dense blockages. In this case, you will have to turn to professionals for qualified help. It is extremely undesirable to disassemble the device yourself.