clean your dishwasher<\/a> to remove unpleasant smells – and you don\u2019t have to resort to expensive chemicals either!<\/p>\n1. Clean the drain filter<\/h3>\n
Do this by removing the bottom rack, then unscrewing the filter. You can wash this with soap and hot water, and it should solve the problem.<\/p>\n
You may need to use a toothbrush to reach all the areas inside the filter, where food particles can build up and start to rot.<\/p>\n
2. Wash the walls of the dishwasher<\/h3>\n
If the smell is coming from grime that has built up on the walls, scrubbing it all off is a great plan.<\/p>\n
Use hot soapy water and a cloth to clean the walls, and if there is stuck-on grime then you may wish to consider using some harsher household cleaners.<\/p>\n
3. Wash the door seal<\/h3>\n
This is an area where mould and mildew can build up, so cleaning it once in a while is a great plant.<\/p>\n
Remove it from the door and wash it inside and out with hot soapy water. Allow it to dry well before you reattach it.<\/p>\n
4. Use vinegar<\/h3>\n
Place a cup of water mixed with vinegar on the top rack of the dishwasher. Vinegar is great at removing odours, despite its own distinctive smell!<\/p>\n
Make sure you have emptied your dishwasher before you do this, then run your dishwasher for a full cycle.<\/p>\n
5. Use baking soda<\/h3>\n
Sprinkle a cup of baking soda over the bottom of your dishwasher, before running it on a short, hot cycle.<\/p>\n
Baking soda is not only a well known cleaning agent in its own right, but it is excellent at reducing bad odours too.<\/p>\n
Check out this informative article<\/a>, for a great many different ways that you can identify and prevent bad smells coming from your dishwasher.<\/p>\nWhy Does My Dishwasher Smell Like Eggs?<\/h2>\n
A smell of rotten eggs anywhere in the house is pretty disgusting, but the last place you want that smell to come from is the kitchen!<\/p>\n
If your dishwasher smells like eggs, it is because of a specific problem – a build up of food particles somewhere.<\/p>\n
Here are a few things you can try to remove that nasty, sulphurous smell for good:<\/p>\n
\n- Clean the door seals.<\/strong> This is an ideal place for food to build up, as it doesn\u2019t get as clean as the rest of the washer.<\/li>\n
- Check the hose.<\/strong> This is to prevent the waste water from flowing back into the dishwasher – if there is a blockage then it can make your dishwasher stink.<\/li>\n
- Scrub the filter.<\/strong> The filter is where any bits of food from your plates will go, so it can get a bit disgusting! A good scrub once in a while should sort out the problem.<\/li>\n
- Clean the racks.<\/strong> These usually don\u2019t get as grubby as the rest of the washer can, but if you have tried everything else and it still <\/em>smells, this is worth a go.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How Do You Clean A Dishwasher Filter?<\/h2>\n
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A dirty filter is, in a lot of cases, the source of any bad smells coming from your dishwasher. Cleaning out the trap can solve the problem instantly!<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need any fancy equipment or cleaning chemicals to do this – just a little knowledge, some clean cloths, hot water, and a soft bristled brush.<\/p>\n
\n- First, work out if you have a self-cleaning filter or one that needs to be cleaned manually. These will look a little like a water filter, and you can find them under the spray arms.<\/li>\n
- Take out the entire lower rack of the dishwasher, including the cutlery tray (this should slide out fairly easily, but you may need to lift it slightly to disconnect it).<\/li>\n
- Clean any visible debris from around the filter – this can happen if the filter is too full to do its job properly.<\/li>\n
- Turn the filter by hand and lift it out of its space – there may be directional arrows to help you on this step.<\/li>\n
- Rinse the filter under hot, running water until this runs clear. If any food is stuck on, use a soft brush to gently scrub it away.<\/li>\n
- Replace the filter once clean, and replace the racks and trays. You can do a vinegar rinse now to remove any lingering smells.<\/li>\n
- It is definitely worth doing a clean like this once a month if you use your dishwasher daily, to prevent it from clogging up and causing smells.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
This video will take you through the steps of how to clean your dishwasher filter:<\/p>\n
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