Dishwasher smell- what can I do?
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So far, whatever I've tried, I can't get rid of the odor. Baking soda, vinegar....I need help. Ladies??? Gents????
10 answers
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![Molly Anmar]()
Molly Anmar
on Jun 12, 2017
http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1078702682/1078702682_5133445680001_5089246388001.mp4?pubId=1078702682&videoId=5089246388001 -
![Jeanne Reed]()
Jeanne Reed
on Jun 12, 2017
Is there a trap or food catch that needs to be cleaned out? Is there anything behind or under that could be rotten.... -
![William]()
William
on Jun 12, 2017
http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=clean%20dishwasher -
![Janet Pizaro]()
Janet Pizaro
on Jun 12, 2017
Try running orange juice through.If that does not neutralize the odor there may be particles of food in the bottom. -
![Stephanie Rozmarich]()
Stephanie Rozmarich
on Jun 12, 2017
There is a commercial product you can buy called Affresh. You run it through the dishwasher and it cleans it. -
![Beth Cline Winger]()
Beth Cline Winger
on Jun 12, 2017
Vinegar is what I always use and if it failed me I would try lemon juice -
![Pat Ruge]()
Pat Ruge
on Jun 12, 2017
What Molly said.... I do this on a regular basis, and then I run it with vinegar. But Vinegar will not do it alone, if you have food particles. Amazing how much you find in the filter and other places. Didn't notice in the video, but I do pay attention to the inside seal area of the door. The build up there occurs as we drag our dirty dishes over to the rack and because it gets sealed when we close the door, it can get pretty messy and yucky. -
![Sharon]()
Sharon
on Jun 13, 2017
always rince your dishes then load and always wash the bottom and inside of the door i use mr clean . i have never had an issue. just keep it clean -
![Claudia Nunn]()
Claudia Nunn
on Jun 13, 2017
Hi Marlene, I thought of one other possibility. There is usually a bottom panel on the front of a dishwasher that can be removed. Maybe you should check under there just in case somebody accidentally kicked a piece of fruit, or some other food that has gone bad. I know our cat shoots bread tabs under there all the time, he dreams of playing pro hockey someday! Hope you find your mystery smell soon!
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![Rebecca Babbitt]()
Rebecca Babbitt
on Jun 13, 2017
When I took our trap apart to clean it I was STUNNED by the amount and just plain yuckiness of food particles and THE GREASE. Seriously horrible. I followed a video on YouTube, there are a bunch, your dishes will be so much cleaner, too.
Molly Anmar
on Jun 12, 2017
Jeanne Reed
on Jun 12, 2017
William
on Jun 12, 2017
Janet Pizaro
on Jun 12, 2017
Stephanie Rozmarich
on Jun 12, 2017
Beth Cline Winger
on Jun 12, 2017
Pat Ruge
on Jun 12, 2017
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