Surprisingly, one of the dirtiest places in your home may be the dishwasher, especially the filter. When your dishwasher cleans your dishes and silverware, the filter will filter out all these small foods and greases, so they won't return to your dishes in the end.

Some older dishwashers have self-cleaning filters, similar to garbage disposal. However, most modern dishwashers, including the most common models of Whirlpool, GE, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Samsung, Bosch, Kenmore, and LG, have manual dishwasher filters that you must disassemble and clean by yourself. If you are not sure of your dishwasher filter type, please check your user manual or check the manufacturer's website.

Cleaning the dishwasher filter is a simple maintenance task that helps to improve the performance of the equipment. In addition, it only takes a few minutes to complete. Here is everything you need to know to clean dishwasher filters.

This is a job you want to stay ahead of. Otherwise, your dishwasher will become stinky, and the utensils may become hard or have leftover food residue. Depending on how often you run the dishwasher, once a month is a good frequency to clean the dishwasher filter. Mark your calendar to remind you or promise to do this on the first day of each month. After a few months, you will be able to determine whether you need to adjust the law.

Your dishwasher filter is located at the bottom of the dishwasher. It is usually round and can usually be found near one of the back corners of the dishwasher or near the bottom of the bottom spray arm.

No special tools or supplies are required to clean the dishwasher filter. All you need is a small soft brush, such as a toothbrush and dish soap.

Push out the bottom shelf of the dishwasher. If there is a filter at the bottom of the dishwasher, remove it as well.

First, you need to find the dishwasher filter. The filter usually looks like a cylinder with fine meshes on both sides. It is easy to remove the dishwasher filter. Just twist to unlock the filter (there may be an arrow to indicate the direction to turn), and then gently pull it up and out. Sometimes there is an additional flat filter that also needs to be removed.

Wash the dishwasher filter by hand in the kitchen sink. If it is fairly clean, it may only require a quick spray with the kitchen faucet. If it is particularly dirty or agglomerated with food residue, soak it in warm soapy water. Use a soft brush to gently scrub the inside and outside of the filter to remove all food particles and accumulations. Avoid using wire brushes or rough scrubbing that could damage the precision dishwasher filter. After cleaning, rinse the filter thoroughly with water.

Pop the dishwasher filter back into place and twist to lock. If there is a screen that needs to be reinstalled, make sure to tighten it in place. Otherwise, you may run the risk of raising and being hit by the rotating dishwasher spray arm during the cycle.

When your dishwasher is empty, take a few minutes to refresh the interior. The inner edges, corners and hinges of the dishwasher will definitely have some food splashes that need to be wiped off. Also, check the cabinet closest to the dishwasher. Use the same soft brush to gently wipe off any stuck dirt, and wipe off any dirt with a cloth.

Every now and then, your dishwasher needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Follow our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips on how to clean the dishwasher.

The filter may be smelly the first time you clean it, but after repeated cleaning many times, you will find that cleaning the dishwasher filter is no big deal. Your dishes will be spicy and span, and maintaining your dishwasher will keep it running well for years to come!

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