5 Ways To Clean Your Dishwasher

Almost everyone has a dishwasher in their own home, and while there's a certain zen to washing the dishes by hand - no one can claim that dishwasher do not make our lives simpler. Many people make the assumption that since their is soap and water going through their dishwasher daily, there's no need to wash the dishwasher itself. However your dishwasher can house fungi and other harmful pathogens in our home. Some of the strains of fungi can actually become resistant to heat and the every day detergents used in your dishwasher. 

What can you do to eliminate fungi and clean your dishwasher? Here's a few tips. 

1) Let Your Dishwasher Dry Out
Fungus likes moisture. Make sure that after every dishwashing cycle is done and the dishes are removed, you leave the door opened long enough for your dishwasher to dry out and cool down.

2) Remove the Racks
Every now and then, remove the racks and silverware container to check for small pieces of food. These sneaky little food bits can build up and get caked pretty thick if you don't keep your eye out for them. 

3) Wipe It Down
Wipe down the edges of the door. This is an easy spot for fungi and food to build up. Around the door, the seals, and near the gasket normally doesn't get hit by the water, but it certainly gets hit by the humidity. Simply wipe it down with a sponge or rag with vinegar. 

4) Wash With Vinegar
Every now and then run a cycle with a cup of vinegar at the bottom of your dishwasher. You can do this with or without a load of dishes in your dishwasher to help sanitize, kill fungus, and break up food particles. 

5) Bring Out Some Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is harmless to people and pets and unlike bleach it is the most effective natural antifungal cleaner you can use. A very small amount goes a long way. Mix one teaspoon per cup of water (in a spray bottle). Spray it in your dishwasher, and leave it on the surface.

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