What is the best way to clean a dishwasher?

Question

My dishwasher has a sour milk like smell to it, plus there is a build-up of soap residue all over the inside. Thank you!

Answer 1

Throw a little bleach in it AFTER it is filled with water. Then run it for a cycle while it is EMPTY of dishes.

A little bleach means maybe a cup or two - NOT a whole jug of the stuff.

My hope was to berate another Gomer on YA for suggesting that you put dishwashing detergent into the machine! *laughter*

Answer 2

Comet makes a spray cleaner (Comet Bathroon Cleaner) that works great in removing soap residue anywhere. Spray the Comet cleaner well inside your dishwasher, close the door & let it set for a while, then put it through a "wash cycle" to rinse it thoroughly, without the dishwashing soap.

Answer 3

There is a great product out there by Jet-Dry. You put it into your dishwasher and run a cycle (without any other dishes) and depending on how dirty your dishwasher is, it does a good job. The first time I used it to clean my dishwasher, I did it twice over 3 days and did a great job!
Check out this web site: http://www.jet-dry.com/products_dc.shtml

Answer 4

There are dishwasher cleaners on the market but try just putting 2 big tablesspoons of soda crystals with the same amount of washing powder into the empty dishwasher and put it on its highest setting.

Answer 5

Purchase the Crystal Light Lemon in powder form. Put in your dishwater and run a cycle with no dishes. This stuff has removed lime scale and rust stains. After seeing that, I'd never drink the stuff, but keep it on hand for the dishwasher!

Answer 6

run the dishwasher with some soap and add a little bit of baking soda you will be ok with that.

Answer 7

Vinegar!
Run a cycle with just vinegar in it.
Can also be used in your washing machine for clothes.

Answer 8

use TANG drink mix.