How to Get Rid of a Film in a Stainless Steel Dish Washer

Your dishwasher generally doesn't give the impression of something you should need to clean on a regular basis, since its purpose is to clean your dishes and water and soap are constantly cycling through it. But if you have hard water, which has high concentrations of the minerals calcium and magnesium, the minerals can build up and create a film on the sides, bottom and racks of your stainless steel dishwasher.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill a bucket with 1 quart of warm water and 1 cup of white vinegar.

   • 2

     Dip a sponge or dish cloth in the water.

   • 3

     Scrub the sides of the dishwasher to remove built up film. Rinse the sponge, then dip in the vinegar mixture again and scrub the arms of the dishwasher, located along the bottom under the racks.

   • 4

     Run a complete cycle with a bowl filled with vinegar placed in the bottom rack. Do not use soap or any other substances during the cycle.