A cleaning expert shared important maintenance advice that will keep your dishwasher sparkling and working as effectively as possible.
The scoop
In the short video, Foshee Residential Management (@fosheeresidential) advised viewers to keep an eye on the filter. It's something that should be cleaned every three to six months.
The video demonstrates the proper technique for removing and cleaning the filter, which it warns will "probably be pretty gross" or, if you've been neglecting this until now, very gross.
@fosheeresidential Maintenance Monday Tip 🛠️➡️ This week, we're teaching you how to properly care for your dishwasher. 🍽️🫧 Did you know your dishwasher has a filter you're supposed to be cleaning every three to six months? 🤯 #cleaning #dishwasher #kitchen #clean #maintenance #tips #apartments ♬ Reflections on 52nd - AGM3
The next tip for a clean dishwasher is to put distilled vinegar in a cup on the top rack and run a normal cycle. Afterward, "Your dishwasher should be sparkling clean." Finally, the creator mentions adding rinse aid about once a month.
How it's helping
Staying on top of home maintenance is preferable to letting issues escalate into expensive problems.
Cleaning with natural products such as vinegar and baking soda saves effort, money, and time. Not only can they outperform many over-the-counter cleaning products, but they're also much cheaper, and they don't include harmful chemicals. Even products marked as environmentally friendly carry more health risks than consumers are often led to believe.
Stay hydrated and refreshed this holiday season — without any sugar or harmful additives Nuun’s zero-sugar hydration tablets are a perfect, guilt-free way to enhance your water throughout the day. You’ll get five essential electrolytes for everyday hydration — with zero grams of sugar. Plus, Nuun tablets are certified vegan and gluten-free, and they’re the perfect size to keep in your car, purse, or anywhere you'll want a healthy, restorative drink. Learn more → |
Vinegar is a versatile cleaning powerhouse that's a favorite among home cleaning experts for good reason. It's biodegradable and eliminates even the most stubborn stains with ease. Similarly, baking soda is an excellent natural deodorizer that also brings out the shine on various surfaces.
However, avoid the temptation to combine the two, as all you'll do is cancel them out. As effective as it might appear, it's not actually useful. Eric Beckman, a chemical engineer and professor emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh, told the BBC that the mixture is "chemically quite useless."
What everyone's saying
The video prompted comments and a few questions.
One user expressed surprise, saying, "I had no idea!" Another added helpful advice of their own, writing, "After you take the filter out, pop out the curve around the filter and clean that too."
There's a reason dermatologists personally use this daily moisturizing sunscreen more than any other brand Dermatologists see and understand skin at a much deeper level than the rest of us, and they know that the perfect SPF both protects and corrects your skin. That's why they trust, recommend, and personally use EltaMD more than any other brand. EltaMD's clinically tested formulas are designed with dermatologists to meet the needs of any skin type or condition. They're also designed for consistent daily wear to build long-term resilience with a moisturizing, lightweight, non-comedogenic texture — plus hyaluronic acid to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Learn more → |
Someone else took the advice to heart. "Every load I wash it. Made a difference in smell."
|
When was the last time you cleaned your dishwasher?
Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. |
In the past few weeks 😎 
Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Cool Picks
