When was the last time you cleaned your dishwasher filter? If your answer is never, then you're in the right place. Designed to filter water and capture food residue, your dishwasher filter is a ...

Unfortunately, for most of us, food residue and scraps don't just disappear. Here's what you need to do. If you never ...

If your dishwasher has a filter, clean it regularly to keep the machine in tip-top shape. Dishwashers are, for many, invaluable household appliances that efficiently clean and sanitize dishes. But ...

About this tip: Many people don’t realize that there is a filter in the bottom of the dishwasher that traps food particles and debris. This must be cleaned. If not, your dishes will have this smelly ...

Depending on the state of the filter, you can either clean it by running it under warm water or scrubbing it with a sponge ...

I'm a writer and editor focused on baby and kids gear. Sure, a dishwasher cleans our dishes, but many people don’t realize we also need to clean this workhorse of a kitchen appliance separately as ...

If you're noticing a funky odor or filmy residue on your dishes, then a dirty dishwasher might be the culprit. Over time, grease, food, and mineral buildup leaves behind odd smells and even bacteria.

Dishwashers are, for many, invaluable household appliances that efficiently clean and sanitize dishes. But even the hardest working cleaning machines need their fair share of cleaning and maintenance.

Even though appliances have replaced many of the household tasks that were once done manually—like washing dishes and clothing—that doesn’t mean they’re completely maintenance-free. For example, we ...

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