Dishwashers have a filter located under the bottom rack that traps food particles and other debris that comes off of your dishes during each cycle. Over time, this debris can build up on the filter, ...

Food accumulates in your dishwasher, feeding mold and bacteria and reducing the water flow. Here's how to clean your ...

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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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 ...

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 ...

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

We have good news and bad news regarding this trusty piece of kitchen equipment. The bad news is that your dishwasher has a filter you’ve probably never opened or bothered to clean (and which you ...