It is especially apparent on the element on the bottom of the dishwasher.
Any suggestions on how to get rid of the hard water build up??
2007-08-27 19:16:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I would try running it through the cycle totally empty with just lots of vinegar. It's not a harsh chemical, but it can remove build up. It's good to pour a little down your drains, too.
2007-08-27 19:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by brooksbunni 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well in a toilet the way to remove hard water buildup is a plain old pumice stone. So I guess this would work here too, just be gentle when scrubbing the element as you don't want to damage it! Cascade liquid dishwasher soap is a great one to use to avoid this buildup also. We have hard water too, have tried all the others - especially during budget crunch times. But there's somethings you just don't scrimp on & this is one of them, toilet paper is another haha! Seriously it works great & the dishes are always clean. Powdered dishwasher soap clumps & is gross & disgusting to me. Run tang powder thru your machine 1x month to keep it cleaned out & running like new. Remove the cap next to the sink, take off the cover & unscrew the plastic part, cover with a clear glass & run the entire load. This will clear out the build up & gunk & help your machine last years longer. From a former escaped crazy landlady, heehee! Wow lots of dishwasher questions on here tonight! Popular subject! Debimom
2007-08-27 19:24:09 · answer #2 · answered by Debimom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To freshen and clean my dishwasher I use unsweetened Kool-Aid drink mix... Run an empty cycle.. It doesn't stain and it smells nice and fresh... It also removes the gunk inside the dishwasher. Oh and it's cheaper than Jet-dry
2016-05-19 22:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get dressed in your Scuba Steve wear, and climb in. just after the wash cycle, but before final rinse, the deposits should be softened up enough to use a hammer and paint scraper. Hope this helps ;^)
2007-08-28 15:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Happy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live.
There are many products that you put in togethr with your dishdetergent and you never even see any buildup.
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For rural areas with truly hard water, install your own water softener. Many do.
Then there are products like this one-Lemishine and CLR
2007-08-27 19:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋