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It sounds a bit silly but a dishwasher should be washed inside approximately every 6 months. Believe it or not, it has been proven that washing and sanitizing a dishwasher in Evanston, Il. helps to keep your family healthy. Lot's of baked on grease, food residue and even the occasional bones can clog your dishwasher and make it much less effective. Also, make sure your hot water heater is set for at about 120 F degrees for maximum dish cleaning when running your dishwasher.
Before you start to wash and sanitize your dishwasher in Evanston, Il. , run your garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are tied into the same plumbing line as your dishwasher, so it is a good idea to grind and get rid of any food before you clean your dishwasher.
1.The first step is to put one cup of white vinegar in a measuring cup and place it on the top shelf of your dishwasher. Then, run your dishwasher as usual, through a full cycle.This lifts out a lot of grease from the corners and sides.
2.After the dishwasher has run it's course, take one cup of baking soda and spread it around the bottom of the dishwasher. Make sure the bottom filter is free of any food particles, so as not to clog the circulation of the dishwasher. Run the dishwasher again, with the baking soda in it. This cycle can be a quick one.You will be surprised at how much it sparkles and shines when you finish.
Also, on a regular basis, make sure your dishwasher is full when you run it- not overwhelmingly, but mostly full. The dishwasher is more effective this way.
Another point is that you should not prewash your dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. The dishwasher detergent needs some food particles to cling to in order to really clean your dishes.
Washing and sanitizing your dishwasher in Evanston, Il. should be on your semi-yearly thorough cleaning routine.
