The dishwasher needs to be washed too! This is a simple truth, which for some reason many prefer to forget, and as a result, the technique fails faster. In this review, we'll walk you through how it's done and help you find the best dishwasher cleaner.
Why not let the dishwasher stand idle?
Oddly enough, the more often you use the machine, the cleaner it is. People who, for reasons of economy, run it once a week and on holidays, thereby harm it.
This is due to the fact that, with one wash, as a rule, a certain amount of food residues remains inside. And they are removed during the second, third wash. But if it is standing, then the remains decompose, a musty smell appears ...
And for the parts of the machine, a simple one is destructive. Probably everyone has heard that cars that have been in the garage for years become completely unusable and just crumble on the go.
The dishwasher is the same story. After all, it is made in such a way that the working parts should receive moisture, lubrication and drying in the process. And during the downtime, this does not happen and the rubber dries up, the iron parts are covered with rust.
In general, if you have already bought it, use it, do not look at it!
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How often should the dishwasher be cleaned?
When it comes to cleaning the car with store products, then usually the recommended period of time is 30 days. That is, if you wash the dishes every evening, then at the end of the month it is imperative to carry out a blank wash.
But, in addition to the fact that there are cleaning by running chemicals, there are also various filters, rubber bands and hoses that also need to be kept clean.
It is also recommended to clean them of dirt once a month. It is most convenient to do this in a comprehensive manner. First, clean what is not subject to autocleaning, and then start the empty car wash.
Where to start cleaning?
Certainly with manual cleaning. To do this, you need to arm yourself with a service book and find the following parts on the diagram:
- Rubber seals
- Garbage filter
- Impeller
- Water inlet hoses
After you have found these mysterious parts, you need to wash them. We wash the nozzles and the space under the impeller.
We take out the trash filter and clean it, put it in place. We also pass the seals with a cloth and detergent. We check the hoses and, if necessary, clean them with a toothpick.
But that's not all! It would be nice if you manually wash the basket and the walls of the so-called tank of the machine.
And only after that, you can safely start automatic cleaning with detergent.
A little about store cleaning products
The choice is now large, of course. But, housewives, often make one common mistake: they select a product, not based on the characteristics of their own machine, but simply take the same company as their favorite detergent.
You can't do that! Because, not all of these cleaners are harmless.Some are quite aggressive and can damage rubber and other parts if your machine is not designed to interact with such substances.
For example, if the machine does not have a rinse aid dispenser, a lot of store products will not work for it. Therefore, read the recommendations carefully before purchasing.
In general, all these tools work on the principle of a double effect:
- Remove existing limescale
- Prevent the formation of new
- Eliminates musty odor
In our opinion, the second point is highly questionable. The manufacturer claims that such a product creates a strong film to which scale does not adhere at all. But, nevertheless, in a month you will still see it.
However, it doesn't matter. Sounds nice - and okay. The main thing is that they definitely remove the existing one.
Folk recipes for dishwashers
For thrifty housewives, there are other options for single sinks. After all, by and large, there is nothing special in store products. In addition, the formation of a dubious protective layer.
Many substances that are at hand for every woman perfectly cope with scale. Namely, these are:
- Soda, vinegar
- Lemon acid
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Borax pharmacy
Using these simple means to remove scale is an elementary matter!
Recipe 1
At the bottom of the tank of the car we put a full glass of vinegar, 9% concentration. Sprinkle generously with soda on the walls, basket and other details. We start a long sink with a temperature regime of 60C.
Recipe 2
In the same way, we shower the entire inner surface and start a long wash with hot water.
Recipe 3
This recipe not only cleanses but also aromas. If you don't want any odors, then just don't add essential oil to the recipe.
So, we take a whole pack of baking soda, pour it into some container. Add a bottle of hydrogen peroxide to it and, if desired, essential oils, just a couple of drops. Mix thoroughly.
Then we put this mixture in the freezer for half an hour. We take out and form a bomb. We put this thing in the basket for dishes, we include a long cycle of washing at high temperatures.
What can not be done so as not to provoke pollution
If you neglect some immutable rules, then the walls of the machine may darken and then, nothing can wash them off. Here is a list of what should not be washed in the dishwasher under any circumstances:
- Pewter dishes
- Copper utensils
- Crafts with stickers
- Hand-painted dishes
- Products with gold border
- Stainless steel dishes
- Lead-containing crystal
And, finally, let us remind you that you need to put in the dishwasher only dishes thoroughly cleaned of food debris.
If you listen to our recommendations, then the dishwasher cleaner will not have to be used too often.
