Getting Rust Off of Dishwasher Racks

Regularly used dishwashers don’t require much cleaning or maintenance. When left unused, a dishwasher’s metal racks may develop rust spots. Iron in the water or washing rusty dishes and utensils may also cause rust to form on the racks. You can remove the rust with commercial rust removing products or white vinegar.

Things You'll Need

• Commercial rust removal product or white vinegar
• #0000 steel wool pad

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour a commercial rust removal product in the dishwasher’s soap dispenser and on the floor of the dishwasher. Alternately, fill a cup with white vinegar and place it in the dishwasher.

   • 2

     Run the dishwasher without soap or any dishes inside except for the white vinegar.

   • 3

     Rub off any residual rust with a #0000 steel wool pad.

   • 4

     Repeat the entire process until the rust is completely gone.