How to Clean Your Dishwasher From Funky Smells

Debris from food combined with minerals in the water and chemicals in your dishwashing soap often produce unpleasant aromas in your dishwasher over time. The regular washing cycle of the dishwasher may not get rid of these odors. If you don't want to catch a whiff of a funky smell every time you open the door of your dishwasher, you need to perform some simple cleaning maneuvers on this appliance. The most efficient supplies for this job are inexpensive products that you probably already have at home.

Things You'll Need

• Spray bottle
• White vinegar
• Cleaning sponge
• Baking soda
• Glass or bowl

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove any items from the dishwasher.

   • 2

     Fill a spray bottle with undiluted white vinegar and spray the inside of the dishwasher liberally with the vinegar. Allow the vinegar to soak in for about 15 minutes.

   • 3

     Dip a cleaning sponge in white vinegar and then in a small pile of baking soda. Use the sponge to wipe out the dishwasher.

   • 4

     Fill a dishwasher-safe glass or bowl with white vinegar, place it in the top rack and run the dishwasher through its regular cleaning cycle.