Dishwasher cleaner

How to descale a dishwasher

Scale is the enemy of all household appliances, including PMM. In the process of using the equipment, scale accumulates on the heating units, which makes the machine work at an accelerated pace.

You can use a solution or powder for descaling dishwashers, which is sold in specialized stores. Proceed according to the instructions, do not violate the proportions and the holding time.

In addition to cleaning products, you can remove scale using folk remedies such as vinegar, borax and citric acid.

1. Vinegar. To begin with, turn on the device for a full-fledged sink with the addition of a special agent for PMM, wait until the end of the program. To get rid of limescale, use a 9% vinegar solution, not essence. Pull out the basket, pour 400-450 ml into the lower part. vinegar, turn on the appliance to heat up. When the temperature of the liquid rises, pause the equipment, wait at least 40-60 minutes (if possible, leave the sink in the middle for 6-8 hours). After the time has elapsed, turn on the machine, end the program.
2. Bura. Purchase sodium borate at the pharmacy, dilute a small amount of powder with water, moisten a sponge in it and thoroughly wipe the chamber, working cavities, seals, etc. Next, dilute sodium borate with water in a ratio of 1: 5, pour the resulting solution into the compartment of the machine. After that, turn on the device for a regular wash, wait until the end of the cycle.
3. Lemon acid. The composition is considered universal: the free-flowing mixture removes not only scale, but also rust, grease, mold, foreign inclusions. A visual inspection of the machine will help to correctly determine the required amount of citric acid. If the scale is within the minimum or average mark, take 200-300 gr. In cases where the indicator is too high, 300-400 grams will be required. Pour citric acid into the detergent drawer, start an intensive wash cycle, wait until the end of the program. After that, rinse again, but without using any products.

"Antinakipin"
After descaling using one of the chosen methods, make sure that the machine is reliably protected. For preventive purposes, you need to use the product "Antinakipin", which is sold in hardware stores. The composition is available in the form of a gel, it is used according to the instructions during dishwashing. If the PMM provides a function to reduce water hardness, turn it on in the background.

Cleaning the drain hole

The drain hole is where food debris collects. How to clear it:

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
• It is better to watch the video instruction before starting the disassembly, especially if this is a modern Bosch model, the device of which may differ from older ones.
• First, you need to remove large pieces of dirt from the surface of the drain hole under the carousel.
• Then, following the instruction manual, it is necessary to remove all spare parts. The hole from which the filter was removed must be sealed with adhesive tape so that debris does not get there during the cleaning process.
• Wipe all parts with a damp cloth or sponge. Vinegar, baking soda, citric acid, and cleaning powder are suitable as a detergent.
• When the parts are finished, you can put the parts back. The first time you can see a photo of the process.

After such procedures, it is advisable to turn on the device for a short time to see how it will work.

Daily care

So that there are no questions about how to clean the dishwasher, it is necessary, as far as possible, to "clean" the inside of the appliance after each use. Simple Tips:

1. Using the appliance on a daily basis, rather than on holidays, can help prevent grease and food debris from drying out.
2. Before washing the dishes in the dishwasher, rinse them with hot running water to rinse off food debris and some of the fat.
3. Be sure to wipe the door and gaskets with a damp cloth and detergents after each use. If dirt gets into them, an unpleasant rotten smell may develop over time.
4. Clean the device periodically with vinegar. To do this, pour two glasses of liquid onto the bottom of the dishwasher and turn on the quick wash without dishes.
5. To combat odor, you can fill the bottom of the appliance with a glass of baking soda and use the machine as usual.
6. Leave the door of the machine open after each use to allow it to dry inside.

Modern models of household appliances from the famous Bosch brand are more advanced. For example, ventilation after the next cycle is carried out by built-in fans, so that the inner surface always remains dry. But the question of how to clean a Bosch dishwasher still remains relevant, because limescale also accumulates on the heating element, and the filters also need to be cleaned regularly.

Idle start

If you, once opening the door of your "home assistant", find that a thin film of grease remains at the bottom of the washing chamber, take action. Do not wait until fat accumulates at the bottom in a thick layer and you have to figure out how to get rid of it. When there is little fat, run the dishwasher dry. What does it mean?

1. We open the door of the dishwasher and take out all unnecessary things: dirty dishes, baskets for dishes, trays for cutlery.

1. We put a powder or a tablet for washing dishes in a cuvette (depending on what you use). These products contain concentrated anti-fat formulations. In the absence of dirty dishes, they will dissolve grease on the walls of the wash cabinet, inside the dust filter and elsewhere.
2. We close the door and start washing the dishes in hot water, at least at 60C. The program must be at least 3 hours long.
3. At the end of the wash, we open the door and stuff everything that we previously pulled out of there into the wash chamber.

These simple "bath procedures" allow you to effectively clean the dishwasher from the inside. Most often this is enough to to completely get rid of fat, but only on condition that you do such procedures regularly. If the machine has not been cleaned for a long time, it is worth resorting to another method.

Cleaning by hand

You can only clean the dishwasher from old fat at home by hand. And you don't really need to explain anything here, you yourself understand everything. If you wash greasy dishes and then leave the machine alone for 1-2 weeks, the remaining fat will stick to the details of the equipment. A solid layer is formed that is not easy to dissolve. The only way is manual cleaning.

You can clean the inside of the dishwasher with any convenient brush and some good fat-dissolving chemicals. The cleaning technique is clear to everyone, you apply the product to the brush and go

Look out for hard-to-reach areas where fat deposits in large quantities:

• under and around the lower spray arm;
• on the sprinkler impeller;
• in the trash filter;
• on the grid of the trash filter;
• at the corners of the washing chamber;
• at the bottom of the back wall of the wash cabinet.

Picking up dried fat is a pleasure, but you will feel what it is and will continue to rinse the dishwasher on time. You can apply dishwashing detergent to the inner surfaces of the washing chamber one hour before cleaning, then the work will go easier.

We use special chemistry

It is best to use a special dishwasher cleaner. Dishwasher repairmen recommend the regular use of such chemicals in order to prolong the work of "home helpers".However, when purchasing such chemicals, see that the manufacturer is well-known, and the price is not too low. Sometimes, under the guise of cleaning compounds for dishwashers, they sell aggressive chemicals that are dangerous to technology and to human health.

When figuring out how to clean the dishwasher, people take ordinary vinegar and pour it in without measure, hoping that it will destroy all the dirt. In fact, vinegar does not remove all the dirt, while harming the parts of the machine, so we recommend that you either not use it at all, or use it rarely and in a small concentration.

The proprietary dishwasher cleaning compound is very simple to use. Simply pour it into the powder or tablet compartment, select a long wash program, remove the dirty dishes from the wash cabinet and start the program. When the program ends, the machine will be cleaned from the inside.

So, cleaning the grease from the clipper is not always easy. Sometimes it is difficult, but necessary physical labor.

It is important to remember one thing: the more often you cleanse your "home assistant" of fat, the easier it is to do it. It is worth a couple of times to forget about "bath procedures", and the technique will be overgrown with dirt, and this will mean the most unpleasant thing - manual cleaning

Cleaning the dishwasher from food leftovers

If, after long-term use of the dishwasher, you decide to clean it, then this is more than a commendable decision. First, let's try to eliminate food leftovers. They can accumulate:

• On metal and plastic parts of crockery baskets;
• On the ceiling and walls of the working chamber;
• In the so-called "dead zones", which are present in almost every PM;
• In the filter and at the bottom of the chamber;
• In places of contact between the door and the body;
• On rubber seals.

In fact, we have listed all the components of the internal volume of an ordinary dishwasher. Yes, it can effectively wash large volumes of dirty dishes, but food remains are not always removed from the cooking compartment.

At the first stage, it is necessary to remove and clean the baskets of the dishwasher by passing a cloth with any detergent over each metal element. If you wish, you can send the basket to the sink or to the bathroom, lather it with a sponge with a lot of foam and let it stand - after a while, wash it all with hot water and wipe it dry with a towel.

The interior of the working chamber can be cleaned with an ordinary Fairy - pour a little gel onto a sponge, moisten it in water and start scrubbing the walls. Also, do not forget to clean all the irregularities. If it is not possible to clean some places, we moisten them abundantly with soapy water and foam, leave for 15-20 minutes so that everything is soaked. After that we arm ourselves with an old toothbrush or a hard sponge and continue to clean the dishwasher.

Rubber seals and end parts of the loading door require special inspection - grease stains and food debris may remain here. It is better to clean the dishwasher with a liquid detergent, but not powder, so as not to scratch metal and enamel. Instead of store-bought chemicals, you can use borax.

Do not forget to clean the filter - a huge amount of dirt can remain in it. It must be unscrewed from the bottom of the machine and thoroughly rinsed in hot water with the addition of detergent. Then we screw it back in and put it in place of the basket - our cleaning is complete. In order to achieve maximum effect, you can start a cycle with a special detergent tablet. Replacing the filter is only necessary if holes appear in it or it has completely collapsed.

You can clean the outside of the dishwasher with regular kitchen detergent or glass cleaner.

Does it make sense to get away from chemistry?

Why look for substitutes for products made specifically for PMM? Someone may recall the feminine logic - they say, buy an expensive dishwasher so as not to waste time washing dishes, and then abandon ready-made substances and manually prepare their substitutes.

But the truth, as always, lies in the golden mean - there are moments that must not be forgotten. The reasons why some dishwasher owners refuse "chemistry":

1. You should buy only special products for PMM. And this is expensive.
2. They contain substances that adversely affect the body.
3. The natural remedy is not only environmentally friendly, but also inexpensive.

Rating of the best dishwasher cleaning products

The choice of the detergent composition should be approached carefully. It should not only wash dishes well, but also not damage rubber components that require delicate and gentle care. Affordable price is also an important factor when choosing household chemicals, because excessively expensive products with frequent cleaning can negatively affect material well-being.

Finish Calgonit Fusion Power

The cleaner works with stubborn dirt from dishwasher components.

Pros:

• Elimination of limescale.
• Antibacterial and antifungal action.
• Long lasting effect - one cleaning is enough for 2-3 months.
• Convenient format - in order to use the tool, you just need to place it in the grids of the device.

Minuses:

• Persistent chemical odor - not suitable for people sensitive to harsh aromas.
• In order to rinse the equipment from chemistry after cleaning, you will need another start of the device.
• High price - a package designed for 1 application costs 200-300 rubles.

Uniplus

Uniplus is available in a highly concentrated gel format.

Pros:

• Elimination of unpleasant odor.
• Removing lime from components.
• Reliable disinfection.
• Creates an invisible protective film on the surface of the dishwasher.
• Long lasting effect - the equipment will keep clean for 3-4 months.
• Low price - 1 bottle for 1 application costs 100-150 rubles.

Minuses:

Inconvenient format - Uniplus packaging assumes that the cleaner will be fixed on one of the grates inside the equipment. In practice, however, this device is useless - the Uniplus crashes when the device is turned on. Therefore, it is better to place it simply between the grates.
High temperature requirements - if you set the wrong mode, the composition will not flow out of the bottle, which will prevent cleaning from taking place

When purchasing Uniplus, it is important to carefully read the instructions for use on the back of the package before using.

Henkel Somat Machine Cleaner

The cleaner has two forms of release: tablet and gel.

Pros:

• Deep cleaning of pipes and filters.
• Getting rid of limescale.
• Dissolving the fat layer.
• Cost effective - one bottle is enough for 3 applications.
• Low price - Henkel Somat Machine Cleaner packaging costs about 300-400 rubles.

Minuses:

Corrosive chemical composition - during use it is important to avoid getting the gel on hands or eyes

Milit

It is advisable to apply Milit 1-2 times a month. However, first of all, it is necessary to assess the degree of contamination of equipment. If it is not used very often, Milit can be used once every 2-3 months.

Pros:

• Reliable cleaning and disinfection of equipment.
• Lack of strong fragrance - household chemicals have a light aroma.

Minuses:

• Inconvenient Packaging - As with the Uniplus, the Milit has a useless hook. To use it successfully, you need to place the composition between the grates located inside the dish container.
• Lack of efficiency - 1 package worth 300-400 rubles is enough for only 1 application.

Domol maschinen pfleger

It is advisable to use the cleaner after every 30 starts of the technique.

Pros:

• Good cleansing from grease and limescale.
• Activation of active ingredients at a relatively low temperature - 65 ° C.

Minuses:

• Strong odor that can be felt even through a closed device during cleaning. However, it is quite pleasant and resembles a soda aroma.
• Lack of efficiency - 1 bottle worth 150-200 rubles is designed for 1 use.

The cleaner is based on citric acid and does not contain phosphates.

The product has a tablet format atypical for dishwasher cleaners.

Highly Concentrated HG Powder

Highly concentrated HG powder is suitable for cleaning both dishwashers and washing machines.

Pros:

• Delicate and effective cleansing.
• Versatility - can be used for different types of equipment.
• Profitability - 1 pack of powder costing 500-600 rubles is enough for 6-8 applications.

Minuses:

Inaccessible - Hard to find on the shelves of brick-and-mortar stores, so highly concentrated HG powder must be ordered online.

Wash your washing machine in 6 steps

In any business, there is a need for consistent implementation of the plan. By following the steps below, you will be able to clean your dishwasher in no time.

My mesh filter

The first step is to clean the dishwasher filter. This action must be performed at least once every 1 week. The reason for this is the bloom of grease that accumulates on the filter mesh, causing odor, and subsequently leaks.

To clean the filter, remove it, disassemble it and rinse it with dishwashing detergent.

Cleaning the blades

The next step is to clean the blades. They are often clogged with food residues, fat, scale. The situation is similar to the previous one, it is necessary to remove all blades, rinse and clean all holes from residues. Reassemble and check the system for operation. If it does not rotate well, then you need to use specialized tools to remove scale on the axle.

Seals

Seals are not as demanding to clean as filters. They are cleaned every six months. It is necessary to purchase a specialized tool that will be recommended by the manufacturer. As a tip: between the pads, you can brush with a toothbrush, do not use folk remedies, because some of them degrade the quality of the rubber, and it starts to leak.

My dead zone and baskets

The dead zone of the dishwasher is the lower part of the door, where there is no access to water, but debris still accumulates. Therefore, it is necessary to personally clean this place to prevent breakage and poor dishwashing.

The baskets are easy to remove and clean with a brush and dishwashing detergent. The baskets may start to peel off, then use a special sealant to renew the finish.

Get rid of grease, mold and rust

Bleach is used to remove mold. But harsh chemicals used against mold can ruin stainless steel products. Therefore, it is best not to let the mold grow. For example, dry the machine by leaving the door open to create a flow of air.

It is possible to clean the dishwasher from fat either with folk or specialized cleaning agents. But it's better to just prophylactically rinse and wipe the insides of the car.

We clean the car from scale

There are specialized substances for descaling the machine. Read the instructions before using such a product. For some, only one short cycle is needed, for others the maximum in terms of power, temperature and time. Cleaning is carried out only in an empty machine.

Use citric acid to prevent damage to the gaskets. For prevention, use salt, it does not allow scale to form without damaging the machine.

Wipe clean

After finishing washing, be sure to wipe the machine chamber, so you can easily remove dirt, if they still remain.

Basic rules for cleaning dishwashers

If you bought a dishwasher and decided that it does not need maintenance (they say, it will clean and wash itself), then you are seriously mistaken. The thing is that the equipment is gradually getting dirty, and sooner or later it will have to be cleaned from the accumulated dirt. Otherwise, an unpleasant odor will appear in the cooking compartment and bacteria will begin to multiply in it.

Let's take a look at the basic cleaning rules:

• The dishwasher must be periodically ventilated - moisture accumulating in it accelerates the decomposition of the remaining organic contaminants and leads to an unpleasant odor;
• Regularly wipe the inside of the dishwasher (PM) and the basket for placing dishes;
• Remember that it is best to clean the PM baskets by hand - this will remove more dirt;
• After a machine wash using special detergents for PM, do not forget to go over all nodes and surfaces with a dry towel or clean cloth;
• Do not leave food leftovers on the loaded kitchen utensils - do not be too lazy to remove them before laying;
• Regularly remove dirt from hard-to-reach places where detergent may not be available;
• Use high-quality salt and equally high-quality rinse aids;
• Remember that the rubber seals on the dishwasher door must be clean - if there is dirt on them, the seals must be cleaned;
• Remove grease contamination in a timely manner - they tend to literally eat into the metal, leading to the appearance of a greasy film that is difficult to wash off.

Proper use of your dishwasher will definitely prolong its life and make your kitchen utensils cleaner. Remember that if you clean the car 1-2 times a month, then you will not have to use fragrances - there will be no unpleasant odors in the PM.

Next, we will tell you how to clean a dishwasher at home - for this we will use store chemicals. For example, you can use Finish for this. Take the bottle of product, remove the protective film and place the bottle upside down in the uppermost basket. Then start the program at +60 degrees (without dishes). Once the cycle is complete, you have a perfectly clean dishwasher at your disposal.

Even after such cleaning, it is recommended to clean the interior by hand - if dirt remains somewhere, it can be removed by hand, because under the action of the detergent they will soften and become completely soft.

Mold control

Mechanical stress is not able to remove all plaque from the internal cavities, therefore, it is necessary to run the equipment in a long mode, a purchased product and a high temperature will correct the shortcomings.

Yellow and rusty stains on functional elements are the consequences of a high concentration of iron in water. In this case, it is recommended to equip the inlet hose with a suitable filter. Fresh stains can be removed with a cloth soaked in stainless steel care solution. After flushing, the traces of old corrosion must be coated with a rust preventive agent.

The drugs of the professional segment have a balanced composition and have a complex effect. The most popular are the following lines that help to clean the dishwasher from scale and grease:

• Anti-scale is a powdery degreasing mixture that can cope with scale and lime deposits on the internal components of equipment;
• Electrolux is a liquid formulation that breaks down food waste and fat, aromatizes and fights scale;
• FinishMachineCleaner - due to the high temperature, the membrane that seals the neck of the container with the active liquid dissolves, the agent effectively removes scale, grease, unpleasant odors;
• FILTERO - the solution is used for prophylactic purposes.

Anti-scale - dishwasher cleaner

All these solutions have a similar principle of operation: they need to be placed in an empty car, run it for 1.5 hours in a high-temperature mode. The next short cycle is idle, it is needed to get rid of chemical residues. Finally, dry all surfaces with a soft cloth.

There are specialized liquids and sprays that come in handy for cleaning and polishing stainless steel walls, and baskets can be equipped with fragrances that last for several cycles. Experts warn against using liquid for washing dishes during startup: abundant foaming will negatively affect the working units, such compositions can only be used when manually wiping the cavities of the device.

Home remedies

Citric acid is considered a versatile descaler. The required amount of the substance depends on the intensity of pollution and the working volume of the machine, on average, 150-200 g is enough. The equipment is also started at a high temperature and stopped for a while.

It may be more appropriate to use a gentle method - manual washing of the inner walls and surfaces affected by scale with a spray bottle, into which an aqueous solution of lemon powder and vinegar is poured. Avoid contact of the mixture with skin and rubber elements.

The formation and reproduction of mold is served by heat and excess moisture. The dishwasher will have to be cleaned of it, since there is nothing good from its appearance. After all, this is harm to the health of all household members.

To eliminate the trouble in the form of mold, they use the folk method - hydrogen peroxide and whiteness. The following steps are to be taken:

• apply a generous amount of peroxide to the affected areas with a rag, take an area larger than the size of the mold;
• let the machine stand for about 2 hours;
• process with whiteness (do not forget about gloves) by wetting a rag in this product;
• wait another 2 hours;
• rinse thoroughly with warm water.

If there is no peroxide in the home medicine cabinet, you can use whiteness. It is also applied to all fungal formations, then washed off with water. Then an idle cycle is started with the dishwasher detergent. When you don't want to mess around for a long time, you can pour 1 glass of whiteness into the compartment for funds and start a hot sink.

In a neglected situation, whiteness probably won't help. Then you can not do without the use of special tools. How to use them correctly is indicated on the packaging.

Operation and Preventive Recommendations

The optimal frequency of complex maintenance is once a month, and cleaning of the dishwasher drain hole and filtration system should be organized every week. To make spring cleaning easier, you should use the following tips:

• it is better to lay out the dishes in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. All heavy and large objects, as well as those with serious contamination, must be placed below, in this area the circulation is more intense. Deep containers and glasses should be turned over so that no water and detergent remain in them;
• food leftovers must be brushed off the dishes before loading with a paper napkin or towel;
• it is recommended to supplement the detergent tablets and powder with a special salt containing emollient components;
• at the end of the cycle, you need to pull out the filter mesh and remove the collected debris from it, as well as check the compartment in which the cleaning chemicals are placed so that there are no residues of funds in it.

During the maintenance process, it is recommended to use non-metallic tools and soft rags to protect the coating of the internal surfaces from contact with hard fibers. Otherwise, any micro-damage can cause rust formation.

Descaling folk remedies

Experienced housewives primarily use improvised means to prevent pollution. Try cleaning your dishwasher with similar substances.

Citric acid

Citric acid is very active and can destroy the elasticity of the pads, so use the product no more than once a year.

1. Pour 150-200 g of citric acid into the hopper of the machine.
2. Start a wash cycle without dishes.
3. When the process is halfway through, stop the wash, wait a little, and then turn it on again.

If heavily clogged, the acid will cause the debris to flake off in large chunks, which can clog the drain filter.

Vinegar

Vinegar, like citric acid, cleans machine parts with acid. To clean your device:

1. Pour 400 ml of product over the entire hopper.
2. Treat all walls and crevices with it.
3. Start the wash and during operation stop the dishwasher for half an hour.
4. Resume work and wash everything with detergent when finished.
5. Restart the wash to remove any residual vinegar.

Borax from scale

The product can be used on all internal surfaces of the dishwasher where plaque builds up.

Progress:

1. Apply borax to a sponge and clean the walls, baskets and door, but do not rub.
2. Run any wash cycle with a high temperature hot water and wait until it finishes.
3. Check the structure for plaque and borax and restart the wash if necessary.

Soda and peroxide

An agent made from soda with hydrogen peroxide actively affects pollution. To clean the machine:

1. Mix 350 g of baking soda with 3 tbsp. spoons of hydrogen peroxide.
2. Blind a ball from the resulting mass and throw it into the hopper of the apparatus.
3. Run a long wash cycle with a high preheat temperature.
4. If plaque remains after treatment, repeat the procedure.

Usually, even with severe blockages, a few procedures are sufficient.

Salt

In case of severe pollution, salt will be of little effect, therefore it is used for prophylaxis. Fill the machine hopper with it once a week and rinse without dishes. Salt blocks oxidation and scale build-up.

Wash the dishes

Now it remains to decide how to wash the dishes in the dishwasher, so as not to harm either the dishes themselves or the machine

For effective and safe washing, it is important not only to choose a product, but also to follow some rules for the careful and efficient use of the machine.

rules

Deciding how to wash the dishes in dishwashers is only one side of the issue. For effective dishwashing, it is necessary to remember some rules and recommendations that relate to the placement of dishes, the washing regime, and the characteristics of water.

The basic rules for washing dishes in an automatic car wash are presented in the table.

The rule
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Correct placement of dishes is the key to successful washing.

Placing utensils

The lower basket is designed for large items - pots, pans, dishes, trays. Plates and cups can be placed on the top shelf, and cutlery can be placed in a special tray. If no tray is provided, spoons and forks can be placed in the center of the basket. It is better to place cups, bowls, bowls upside down, and pans parallel to the bottom (not on their side). It is recommended to place very dirty dishes through one compartment of the basket.

Do not insert objects into each other.
Choosing the right mode will help you cope with different types of contamination.

It is important to choose the right mode

Any mode includes four stages: preliminary rinsing of food residues, washing with hot water with a cleaning agent, rinsing, and drying. Programs may differ in temperature, time, use of special tools

For example, to rinse the cups, you just need to turn on the fast mode, and to cope with the fat in the pan, you need to select the high temperature mode.
The regenerating salt softens the water and protects the heating elements from limescale.

Special containers for salt are provided in automatic washers. Water softening is essential to keep the machine in good working order and to extend its useful life, as well as to gently wash the dishes. Hard water stains objects.

Detergents

So what is the best dishwasher-safe dish? Firstly, it is worth noting that it is necessary to use special products designed for automatic washing. Regular gels, liquid soaps, dishwashing powders will not work. Secondly, housewives need to choose between powder and tablet products.

Powders are the most popular remedy among housewives. This method of washing is quite economical: an average of 30 g of powder is used for 1 cycle.After using the powder, it is necessary to use a rinse aid, which rinses off the residues of the product and gives the dishes a shine.

Dishwasher powder

The tablets are more convenient to use and effective in action. As a rule, tablets combine a detergent component with a rinse aid and a regenerating salt. In this case, the hostesses will not have to buy additional funds.

Tablets can be used

It is recommended to have both powder and tablets on hand. If you need to quickly wash the dishes, then it is better to use powder. In a gentle, fast mode, the tablet will not have time to completely dissolve. It should be borne in mind that 1 tablet is designed for 1 full cycle.

It is important to remember that a large amount of detergent will not make the dishes cleaner. Most often, the packaging indicates the required amount for a certain mode and a specific type of dishes.

Do not abuse the product.

The video in this article will tell and show a few more secrets of cleaning and washing the dishwasher.

The dishwasher is a good helper in the kitchen

It is important to monitor the state of technology, to prevent contamination of working parts and the spread of mold in time. Simple rules will help extend the life of the machine and keep the dishes clean

How to remove limescale deposits from the heating element without disassembling the machine?

Dirty deposits, mold and grease stains are not the only scourge of the dishwasher. Even if you keep your "home assistant" in perfect cleanliness, she can still fail. The fact is that due to excessively hard water, a layer of scale forms on the heating element, which, accumulating over time, can disable the heating element and send your "dishwasher" to a repair shop or even to scrap.

To rid the dishwasher of scale, it is necessary to carry out periodic preventive cleaning with citric acid. The annoying advertisers suggest consumers not to remove scale, but to prevent it by softening the water with special anti-scale agents, such as Calgonite and others. A person buys expensive capsules, sincerely hoping that the problem of scale has been removed for him, and then it suddenly happens that during the washing program the water in the dishwasher does not heat up and it turns out that the heating element is out of order.

Most dishwasher repair technicians strongly discourage the use of water softeners. Such funds give an effect only to their producers, since they bring huge profits, they will not protect the "dishwasher" from scale. It is quite enough to put 200 g of citric acid into the detergent tray once every six months and start the washing program with no load. To get rid of a small layer of limescale, this will be quite enough. And most importantly, everything is cheap and cheerful!

In order for the dishwasher to serve for a long time and break down as rarely as possible, it is necessary to properly care for it.

It is important from time to time to clean it of dirt, grease, mold, and also to carry out a "fight against scale" and then your "dishwasher" will always smell nice, and the dishes will come out perfectly clean

How to clean

Sometimes you have to call a specialist for cleaning

Despite the fact that the dishwasher cleans, and there is water in it during operation, it must be rinsed additionally. The frequency depends on the frequency of start-up, the cleaning method, as well as the requirements of the individual manufacturer.

Do not use dishwasher detergent.

Store chemicals work well, so cleaning is required once a month. In addition, an empty sink must be done every time after start-up. So that the water rinses out the food debris. Filters, rubber bands and hoses should be kept clean. They can be handled manually

The dish basket should also be given attention. You will have to find in the machine hoses for draining water, an impeller, a garbage filter, seals

You need to wash the machine with water every time you start it with dishes. Clean with special products once a month. You should also manually clean the main parts of the device once a month, or more often as it gets dirty.