10 Tips for your Dishwasher

Everest Clean will offer you 10 tips for making your dishwasher run its best.

1)   Scraping not washing - do not confuse scraping the food with washing the dishes. Do not wash your dishes before you put them in the dishwasher. You just need to scrape food bits – this will help to reduce particles, which can be stuck in the dishwasher.

2)   Do not overload the dishwasher – it is better to wash some pieces by hand than overcrowded the dishwasher.

3)  Run hot water – before starting the cycle, wait until the water is hot. This is really important during the winter, because it takes time for the water to heat up.

4)   Use the correct cycle - everyone wants to run shorter and lighter setting to save money from the water bills and time. In this case wash your super dirty dishes by hand.

5)   Purchasing a new soap – when you are purchasing a new soap for your dishwasher, make sure it includes a rinse aid. If it does, then there is no need to add any extra. If it doesn’t – just add white vinegar into the reservoir.

6)   Use vinegar and run an empty dishwasher – you need a cup of white vinegar – add it into the bottom of the dishwasher and run one normal cycle. This will help to clean out the dishwasher from any food particles and it will make it smell fresh.

7)   Clean the dishwasher trap – there is usually a piece under the lower sprayer, which is removable. Clean it out into the sink or with towel - probably it is full with food bits.

8)   Clean the dishwasher seals – after a couple of months of use, you should clean the rubber gasket in the door and the soap door as well - use a towel.

9)   Check your water heater’s temperature – the ideal temperature for washing the dishes is between 120 and 125 degrees.

10) Test your water – test your water before start using your dishwasher – this will help you to wash your dishes better.

These are some useful tips for keeping your dishwasher clean and fresh.