Steps to clean a dishwasher especially the filter

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Hello. I use the AFFRESH tablets in my dishwasher. Sometimes using a softer toothbrush to clean other areas that might be louvered or recessed.

https://www.affresh.com/

look at the manual for your dishwasher and if you don't have one you can find it online by the brand and model of your dishwasher and it will tell you how to remove the filter to clean it since some of them are different it's best to know how to clean your particular one

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. Then sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of the unit and run another short hot cycle. This will clean, sanitize, and make it sparkle.

As for the filter, you can remove it and shake it out then run water in reverse if anything is still in it. Even though they say you don't have to, I still rinse everything off so no particles are floating around in the dishwasher.

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.

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This link explains how to clean the whole dishwasher but includes info on the filter

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-a-dishwasher-filter/

How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter

https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-clean-a-dishwasher-filter-5085457

How do you clean a dirty dishwasher with vinegar and baking soda?

https://www.whirlpool.com/blog/kitchen/how-to-clean-a-dishwasher.html

I would call the manufacturer and ask their recommendation. Each machine is different.

https://www.maytag.com/blog/kitchen/how-to-clean-dishwasher-filter.html

There is a product you could buy called A fresh buy it in the supermarket Home Depot

I usually remove the filter and give it a scrubbing with dish soap and water. The only other cleaning I do is put a cup of vinegar on the top rack and run an empty load. Both handle any issues easily and handily.

I use Lemi Clean or white vinegar and water in an empty dishwasher on the hottest settings

Remove filter and clean out the gunk! put back in machine and run machine with nothing in it . That should do the trick!

Y’all have provided many helpful suggestionsz

Thx for all your help!

God bless!

I would suggest A fresh but you can hand wash the filter in warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly under running water. You can as well scrub the filter very gently with a sponge or old toothbrush. Next, examine the area where the filters are installed for errant food particles, using a damp towel to wipe the area clean if necessary.