Sparkling clean: The ultimate guide to dishwasher maintenance

Dishwashers are found in almost every home nowadays. To ensure they work properly for many years, it's crucial to maintain them well and avoid unnecessary repair costs.

How can you clean your dishwasher thoroughly? Dorota Hajzar's Instagram profile posted a useful video with instructions. This simple trick will make cleaning your dishwasher a breeze.

"Can your dishwasher clean itself?" asked the Instagram user, showing how she unscrews and removes individual dishwasher parts at its bottom and top. The answer is "Of course." You need to follow the instructions shown in the video.

You will need baking soda, citric acid, and vinegar. Sprinkle the inside of the dishwasher with a measure of baking soda and citric acid. Apply vinegar to the inside of the door and polish it with a cloth. Place the previously unscrewed upper and lower spray arms and the microfilter part in the dishwasher drawer. Close the dishwasher and select the "clean" option on the panel. And that's it. Then, calmly wait for the products to take effect inside.

After using this trick, when the dishwasher completes the cleaning process, everything should shine like new!

In addition to vinegar, citric acid, and baking soda, there are additional tricks to keep your dishwasher in perfect condition. It’s recommended to do a full cleaning using only vinegar every month. You can also use lemon, which has disinfecting properties and helps remove grease and scale.

Cleaning your dishwasher regularly is the key to its longevity. Consistently caring for the appliance can avoid unpleasant odours and problems with ineffective dishwashing.