When I open my dishwasher it smells awful. What can I use to clean it and get the smell out?
2007-02-23 01:04:56 · 11 answers · asked by Kimberly P 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You're not going to believe this, but it really does work.
Get yourself a packet of Tang orange juice powder mix. Put the powder in the soap dispenser (with no dishes in the machine) and let the complete cycle run. Your dishwasher will not only smell great after, but if it's dingy and yellowing inside, this will all be gone too.
It's the easiest and cheapest way to fix your problem. It is a solution we use all the time when preparing a home to sell.
2007-02-23 01:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, Tang powder does the trick!! Dump about half a cup to a cup of Tang powder in the (empty) dishwasher and run it through a cycle. Doing this periodically (along with cleaning out the filter, of course) will keep the dishwasher odor under control.
(Tang powder is instant orange drink mix)
2007-02-23 01:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by welmoed 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Run your dishwasher on empty with washing soda in the dispenser. Alternatively, sodium bicarbonate is very good for getting rid of odours.
You can also ues vinegar. Soak a cloth in a 10% vinegar solution - with or without a little washing up liquid - and clean around inside.
All these methods are completely eco-friendly and cheap!
2007-02-23 01:21:05 · answer #3 · answered by Leaf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first there should be a strainer or a small basket in the bottem. Lift it out and clean it. Second, check to see if there is any water in the bottem when you open it. If you have a garbage disposal you might be getting some waste water in the washer. The connection hose should have a high spot attached to the wall under the sink to prevent water seeping back into the washer. Look under the sink to see if it has come loose or fallen off the hook.
2007-02-23 01:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could purchase a bottle of cascade (dishwasher purifier )no longer dish purifier its rather new it works I had a similar subject yet you have water sitting interior the backside of the dishwasher thats inflicting moisture to construct up so verify that too or the topic will return. w/ the dishwasher equipment purifier you run it with the aid of a cycle with the aid of its self no dishes. i bought it at aim. solid luck......
2016-11-25 01:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I occasionally use 1/2 cup of Iron Out to clean the dishwasher.
http://www.ironout.com
2007-02-24 04:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can buy a cleaning reagent that cleans the inside of your dishwasher. just put it in like regular detergent and let it do the rest!
2007-02-23 01:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's it amazing how dirty something we use to clean gets?? I use baking soda in mine.
2007-02-23 03:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by mkb80 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just put some detergent in there it should wash and clean it.
2007-02-23 01:16:52 · answer #9 · answered by Tink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run a cycle with tang or clorox.
2007-02-23 01:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋