How do I get rid of hard water build up in a dishwasher?

Heidi
by Heidi
  5 answers
  • William William on Jun 12, 2019

    One cup of vinegar on the top rack. It will be distributed by the spraying water.

  • Dee Dee on Jun 12, 2019

    I used 3 methods. One is Afresh which works well, the other is the vinegar and water, and lastly kool aid sugar free lemonade. I like the vinegar the best. But now I mixed vinegar and water in a spray bottle and just spray the dishwasher down weekly. Works like a charm.

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on Jun 12, 2019

    Try 1 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of vinager and do a short cycle with a soak

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Jun 12, 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

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jun 13, 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.