You load your dishwasher rack as you always do, but when the glasses come out, they are cloudy, and the plates are still caked with last night's dinner. Before you start blaming your detergent, check something much smaller: the spray arm nozzles. According to Consumer Reports, food debris can clog these tiny openings, and the fix is just as simple: carefully clean each one with a toothpick or pipe cleaner. It's a five-minute job, and it's one of the easiest ways to help a dishwasher last longer.
Why spray arms get clogged in the first place
