Your dishwasher's filter is a key contributor to the machine's cleaning effectiveness -- and the reason why pre-rinsing your ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best dishwashers are undoubtedly irreplaceable everyday appliances for ...

Sure, a dishwasher cleans our dishes, but many people don’t realize we also need to clean this workhorse of a kitchen appliance separately as well. It’s one of those household tasks that many of us ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're noticing a funky odor or filmy residue on your dishes, then a dirty dishwasher might be the ...

Even a dishwasher that’s performed valiantly for years can suddenly slip, leaving you with food residue or a gritty film on your dishes. If your dishwasher is not cleaning dishes properly, there are ...

Having your dishwasher not work properly can be a massive inconvenience. If you've been opening your dishwasher only to find cloudy glasses, bits of food, and greasy residue still clinging to dishware ...

Bad things can happen if you never clean your dishwasher. Find out all the dirty details, plus how to know it's time to clean ...

The dishes can't get clean if the appliances isn't. Have you been using the same sponge to handwash dishes for years? I’d hazard a guess that you haven’t. Even though a sponge is a tool that cleans ...

Dishwashers should be thoroughly cleaned once a month. Vinegar and baking soda are safe, natural options for cleaning; use them separately in hot cycles, skipping detergent and letting the appliance ...

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