Specifically sippy cups and plastic dishes. They're not moldy and are not left long before I run the dishwasher but they come out with mold. Help!
2006-08-26 13:48:23 · 9 answers · asked by momofboys 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Gidday,
Pull out the filters in the bottom of the dishwasher and wash them clean. Then run the dishwater with nothing in it, when it's finished pour about a 1/2 a cup full of bleach into it and let it sit over night. The next morning drain the bleach out. Then put it on another wash cycle with nothing in it.
You may need to repeat the whole process again.
There are two other things that could be causing the problem.
1. The hose that goes from your dishwasher to underneath your sink could be fill of mould and slush. Pull the dishwasher out get behind it and disconnect the hose going to the sink and flush it out or replace it.
2. The part that you fill with rinse aid can also become fill of mould and bacteria. Every time it opens on the rinse cycle, a small amount of dishwasher water can go back into causing it to grow mould.
That happen to me, the mould got so thick inside it, that it prevented the rinse aid flap from opening. To fix it first turn the power off the the dishwasher and pull the plug out (you can't be to careful).
Open the dishwasher door you will see the screws that hold the inside of the door to the outside of it. Now depending on the model you have as to what type of screwdriver you use to unscrew it. Some models use a screws that have a star pattern in the middle and others new Phillip head screws. Unscrew the door, carefully look inside you will see wires everywhere. Locate the rinse aid dispenser and unscrew it, this will need to be done from both sides of the door. Give it a good soaking in bleach or replace it.
http://www.ark-les.com/products/custom-products/dispensers/default.html
hope this solves your mould problem.
regards
2006-08-26 14:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by DY Beach 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A dishwasher will not place mold into anything. If there would ever be any mold in a dishwasher it would be broken up and dissolved in the water and emptied down the drain.
Those items most likely already have the mold on them and it shows up that you can see it after being wet in the dishwasher.
Check your water temperature in the dishwasher to make sure that it is at least 120 degrees F. and the wash arms turn freely and any user cleanable screens and the holes in the wash arms are not clogged.
2006-08-26 14:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the bottle is plastic and the mold is that undesirable then i could throw it out. I never keep moldy plastic, mildew can hide interior the grooves and scratches interior plastic that may not have the capacity to be reached to bathe. If that's glass, hand wash it first then positioned it interior the dishwasher.
2016-12-11 15:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is probably mold in your lines. Try running a cycle with bleach or vinegar. Bleach will kill mold. Maybe a drain is stopped up and not letting all the water out. Mold only lives where there is water.
2006-08-26 13:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by skipped82451 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Disinfect with bleach or something. The you might need to get that thing replaced. Has it also started to leave partially "wet/used" dishwasher detergent or whatever in there as well?
2006-08-26 13:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by scrawndogg25 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have a real mold problem and need to check into it. If you are washing your dishes and unloading them within a day this should not happen.
2006-08-26 13:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you sure it is Mold, because Soap Residue leaves white water spots. If it is Soap, either rinse twice, or use a different brand of cleaner.
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Anything you can run through a dishwasher, you don't have to worry about. The 120 Degree heat completely kills Mold germs and Bacteria.
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2006-08-27 03:32:15 · answer #7 · answered by Excel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you might need to have some one to clean up under or in your dishwasher, and not your husband or boyfriend. A professional. (usually someone or ones who gets paid for this special job.)
2006-08-26 13:55:48 · answer #8 · answered by Samantha R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It might be time to replace your dishwater, or just wash those things by hand.
2006-08-26 13:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by imreallymesedup 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋