How to Clean a Detached Dishwasher

Detached dishwashers usually hook up to a kitchen sink and offer you the convenience of a dishwasher even if your home didn't have one pre-installed. Like all dishwashers, the detached dishwasher needs cleaning from time to time to remain sanitary and clean your dishes well. Leftover food, odor and soap buildup can leave your dishwasher grimy and unappealing. Cleaning it removes these problems.

White vinegar
Cloth
Toothbrush
Dish soap
Bowl

Instructions

- 1
  Remove silverware holders from your detached dishwasher and pick out any food particles stuck in them. Clean out any other stuck-on food inside the dishwasher or in the dishwasher's food filter.
- 2
  Fill a bowl with hot water and 1 tsp. of dish soap. Dip the toothbrush into the soapy water and scrub any crevices in the dishwasher. Dip the cloth into the soapy water and wipe down the inside and outside of the unit. Rinse off the cloth and wipe down the outside to remove any soap.
- 3
  Fill the bottom of the dishwasher with 2 cups of white vinegar. Attach your dishwasher to the kitchen sink and turn on hot water. Turn on the dishwasher to the hottest cycle and run it. Stop the cycle in the middle and let the dishwasher sit for 20 minutes. Allow the dishwasher to finish the cycle.
- 4
  Wipe out the inside of the dishwasher with the cloth.

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