How can I deodorize my dishwasher?

How can I deodorize my dishwasher?

  7 answers
  • Em Em on Oct 02, 2019

    Remove the lower dish rack. Inspect the drain and clean out any debris with a paper towel. Wipe down the inside of your appliance with a disposable cleaning sponge or a rag dipped in hot, soapy water. Slide the lower dish rack back into place.

    Set your dishwasher to the hottest temperature setting possible. Start the regular cycle, but stop your dishwasher once the bottom is full of hot water.

    Add 2 cups of distilled white vinegar to the water at the bottom of your dishwasher. Allow the solution to sit for at least 30 minutes.

    Dip a scrubbing sponge or an old toothbrush into the vinegar solution. Scrub the interior of your appliance, paying close attention to the corners, small crevices and the grooves along the rubber seal. Close the door and finish the cycle.

  • Kathy Hope Erickson Kathy Hope Erickson on Oct 02, 2019

    Thank you, Em, I’ll try it tonight!

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Oct 02, 2019

    Hello. Theres several different commercial dishwasher cleaners in the dishsoap aisle. These commercial products made for dishwashers can help with odor and mineral deposits.



    “Designed to penetrate, dissolve & remove odor causing residue. Power away lime and mineral build-up that can occur inside your dishwasher. Cleans dishwashers better than bleach.”


    Check out product description product reviews some Q&A here To see if it will met your need.

    It can be found at some grocery stores -hardware stores and of course online


    https://www.amazon.com/Affresh-W10282479-Dishwasher-Cleaner-Tablets/dp/B002R0DXQE

  • TheHoneycombHome TheHoneycombHome on Oct 02, 2019

    Run the dishwasher with a cup of vinegar on the top shelf (leave the rest empty).

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Oct 02, 2019

    Hello there, You can buy Tabs or use bicarbinate of Soda (baking soda) added to the machine on a cleaning cycle. NB. Have you cleaned out the filter. Always scrape your plates before adding to the machine as it isn't a waste disposal!

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Oct 02, 2019

    After making sure the dishwasher is free of any food particles, place a cup of white cleaning vinegar in an open dishwasher safe container on the upper rack and run a short hot cycle. The sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of the unit and run another short hot cycle. This will clean, sanitize, and make it sparkle.

    Prior to adding detergent, put one (1) drop of blue Dawn in the dispenser. You will be amazed at how much better your dishes will look, especially glasses and plastic.

  • Kathy Hope Erickson Kathy Hope Erickson on Oct 02, 2019

    Thank you all for your great advice, everyone!