# How to Keep Mold From Growing in the Dishwasher
Things You'll Need
- Dehumidifier
- Ventilation fans
- White vinegar
Instructions
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Lower the relative humidity in your home by installing a dehumidifier and by using ventilation fans in bathrooms and laundry rooms. Excess moisture is the leading cause of mold growth and lowering it in your home will help prevent a high level of spores that could get into your dishwasher. Relative humidity should be below 60 percent.
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Keep your dishwasher door open after every cycle until the dishwasher is completely dry. This will prevent you from trapping water vapor and humidity inside the dishwasher.
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Pour 1 cup white vinegar in the bottom of your dishwasher before every cycle. White vinegar will kill any microscopic mold spores in the dishwasher.
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Run the dishwasher at least one per week. Mold tends to grow in dishwashers that aren't used very often.
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