A dishwasher isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you make your/house cleaning service to-do list, however, it can get clogged up with all the dirty dishes put inside of it every day.  If you are going to add cleaning your dishwasher to your to do list you must clean it either every month or at least every 3 months. Once you do this, you will notice your dishes will be cleaner and your dishwasher will work better! If you have a cleaning company come to clean your house, you can ask them to keep this in mind for a quarterly occurrence.

The first thing you want to do is take out all the dishes from inside the dishwasher; this must be done so that the dishwasher can be cleaned properly.  Next, you want to wipe the edges with a cloth or towel and an all-purpose cleaner or white vinegar.

This will wipe the edges as well as seal them.  Now remove the bottom rack to see if there are any food particles or blockages. If you do see any, you can use a toothpick to eliminate any unwanted substances. If you see a filter at the bottom of your dishwasher remove it and use a toothbrush or sponge to scrub away any dirt or block.

Whether you are completing the cleaning or you have house cleaners completing these tasks, make sure to notify them to be extra careful not to damage the filter. This task must be done with the utmost care. You then want to take one cup of vinegar and pour it into the bottom of your dishwasher. Close the dishwasher and run it on the quick setting and press hot and sanitize options on your dishwasher. You can also use a product called Affresh

This will ensure all blockages are removed as well as make sure your dishwasher is completely clean.  Lastly, once the cycle is done, wipe the inside dry with a towel. Cleaning your dishwasher only takes up to 5 minutes of actual cleaning on your part, the rest is done by the dishwasher itself.

As always make sure to keep it local with Calgary Cleaning Companies should you decide to go with cleaners and let us know if this worked for you! When in doubt, check house cleaning Calgary reviews to feel at ease.