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How to clean a dishwasher: keep your dishes fresh, sparkly, and odor-free

How to clean a dishwasher: Image shows a dishwasher stacked with plates.

It's important to know how to clean a dishwasher to ensure that your dishes come out sparkly clean and odor-free every time. Dishwashers are marvelous appliances designed to make your life easier and to make your dishes effortlessly spotless. You may think that a dishwasher would clean itself, but over time, it’s inevitable that food and other detritus will get caught in the appliance, diminishing the power of the washing cycle and sterilization process.

Even the best dishwashers and the best countertop dishwashers are prone to odors, and if your dishes often emerge with spots of leftover food, a gritty film, or an unpleasant odor, then it’s best to invest a little energy into learning exactly how to clean a dishwasher.

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