Anyone who washes dishes in a dishwasher every day notices over time that the glasses come out cloudy, and an unpleasant musty smell appears at the bottom of the dishwasher. This is an accumulation of microparticles of food, old fat and mineral deposits from hard water. They not only reduce the quality of washing, but also clog filters with sprinklers, causing equipment to wear out. But there is an effective and budget solution. You will need regular baking soda and citric acid.
To make the procedure as efficient as possible, divide the process into two simple steps:
- Place half a cup of baking soda directly into the bottom of your empty dishwasher.
- Place a small bowl with two tablespoons of citric acid on the top shelf.
Run the longest and hottest program (usually 60–70 degrees) without loading dishes. This combination of components works comprehensively: soda gently cleanses the pan and neutralizes heavy odors, and a hot acid solution dissolves limescale plugs on the heating element and breaks through the nozzles.
Repeat this care once every two to three months, and the machine will hum more quietly and the plates will squeak from cleanliness. It is important not to pour soda and acid into the same compartment at the same time to avoid a violent reaction and excessive foam, and also never use chlorine bleaches, which corrode the metal circuit of the chamber
