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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Talk about great expectations. Samsung says its new dishwasher with WaterWall technology “reinvents dishwashing.” But the filter on the Samsung Chef Collection DW80H9970US, $1,450, clogged in Consumer ...

Cleaning your kitchen doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Dare we say it could be fun? Welcome to BA’s Cleaning Week: Consider this your trusty guide to the nooks and crannies that you definitely are not ...

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 ...

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 ...