Keep your dishwasher sparkling clean with this easy tip for How to clean your Dishwasher with Vinegar!
Even though your dishwasher is used for cleaning… it has a way of building up residue from dish soap, grime from dirty dishes, and streaks on the interior door.  That’s why it’s time to learn How to Clean your Dishwasher with Vinegar!
This simple little trick works like a charm to deep clean the inside of your dishwasher! Â Plus, it’s such a great way to remove buildup, streaks on the door, and sanitize your dishwasher all at the same time! Â So are you ready to say goodbye to grime and hello to sparkly clean?
Here’s what you’ll need to do…
How to Clean your Dishwasher
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What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup of White Vinegar
- Bowl, Mason Jar, or Glass Measuring Cup
How to Deep Clean Your Dishwasher:
- Unload your dishwasher.
- Then fill a glass measuring cup or bowl with 1 cup of White Vinegar.
- Now carefully place the measuring cup or bowl on the top rack.
- Don’t add anything else to the dishwasher… this will be a vinegar-only cycle.
- Close up the dishwasher, and run a HOT cycle with HEAT dry.Â
- Once it’s done, carefully remove the bowl or glass, pour the vinegar down your kitchen sink drain, and you’ve got yourself a squeaky clean dishwasher!
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Christie says
Oh say what! I had no idea you could do this! Another fantastic trick that will save me money from buying those cleaning tablets
Heidi says
I know, right? It’s such a thrifty little trick, and it works SO well! 🙂
Barbara says
our dishwasher was suppose to “clean itself”. Opened it the other day and could not believe the smell. I put cup of vinegar in the bottom rack and cup of baking soda in the top. When the cycle was over, my dishwasher was sparkling and all odors were gone.
Heidi says
I’m so glad you liked the trick, Barbara… isn’t it amazing how well it works? 🙂
Judee says
I will give the bowl of vinegar a try in the dishwasher. I really never knew how to clean it. Thanks.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Judee… I just love this little trick. It makes the inside of the door look so much cleaner, too! 🙂
Pamela says
Thanks for the tip, I’ve been using bleach, but, since we’re on a septic tank my husband has a fit! Read this in our local paper yesterday: Plumbers Tip
Squirt some dishwashing liquid in your kitchen drains and let sit for 20 minutes then flush with hot water. It said to do it once a week and you’ll never have clogs from grease. I tried it last night but too early to tell results, figured it’s worth a shot!
Heidi says
Interesting, Pamela… thanks so much for sharing that tip!
Elle Hegge says
Pamela are you talking dishwasher detergent or dawn dish soap?
Thank you
Elle
kate says
nice!! quick and easy my only requirements!!
Heidi says
I agree… easy and simple are the best kinds of cleaning tricks! 🙂