Removing Yellow Stain From Dishwasher

If you have hard water in your home, chances are you have seen yellow or white stains in areas that are frequently exposed to water. One of these common places is the dishwasher. Chemicals in the soaps that you use in the dishwasher react with minerals in the water to form stains and deposits over time. You can get rid of dingy dishwasher stains through a simple cleaning process that utilizes gentle, household cleaning products.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Cleaning sponge

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill a glass or bowl with white vinegar and place it in the top rack of your dishwasher. Don't add any more items to the dishwasher.

   • 2

     Run the dishwasher through a regular washing cycle.

   • 3

     Wet a cleaning sponge with white vinegar.

   • 4

     Pour some baking soda into a shallow bowl.

   • 5

     Dip the wet sponge into the baking soda and use it to scrub away any remaining yellow stains.