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Eve Smallman

FYI: This is how often you should clean your dishwasher

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There’s one kitchen appliance that makes life a bajillion times easier. Yes, I’m talking about the dishwasher. It means that we can all spend less time being Cinderella, and more time being the belle of the ball.

Even though they’re amazing cleaners, they actually do need to be cleaned themselves. Think about how much dirt they have to suck up, and how much of that grime and bacteria gets stuck visibly and invisibly. You don’t want all that dirt going back onto your plates, as you have to eat off them, obvi.

I’ve spoken to experts to find out just how often you should be cleaning your dishwasher, and which parts you should pay special attention to. By doing this, you can make sure your dishwasher isn’t stinky, and that it gets your dishes properly cleaned.

Scroll down to find out all the deets…

Why should you clean your dishwasher?

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