Useful Information About Dishwashers

Not only does having a dishwasher save your from having to wash all of your dishes by hand but since the water gets so hot, it sanitizes as well as cleans so the dishes will be cleaner than you could accomplish if you washed them by hand. Owning a dishwasher is a responsibility. You need to take the time to make sure you’re properly educated.

Picking the Best Detergent

You shouldn’t try to save money by purchasing the cheap, generic dishwasher detergent. This is one time when the name brands really are worth the extra money. They just do a better job cleaning the dishes. In addition to sticking to the name brands, you should also use powdered dish detergent, which works far more effectively than liquid dish detergent.

Getting the Interior Clean

The more you use your dishwasher, the less you need to worry about cleaning the interior. Dishwashers that get used more than twice a week will stay nice and clean. If you don’t use your dishwasher very often, you might find that it develops mold and that the water in the base smells rancid. When this happens just fill the compartments with some detergent, and run the dishwasher empty. When it’s finished, you can start loading your dishes.

Rinsing your Dishes Before Cleaning Them

If you find that you have to rinse all of your dishes before you stick them into the dishwasher, you need to schedule a maintenance call and have the machine checked out. While you do have to scrape off your plates, you really shouldn’t have to rinse them, especially if they haven’t been lying around for several days.

Dealing with Slow Dishwashers

Some dishwashers have been set up so that they pre-heat the water before they turn on. This can lead to some very long wash cycles. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to have to sit around waiting on your dishwasher, you can speed up the cycle by turning on the hot water and letting it run for a couple of minutes.

Check the Pool of Water

While unloading your dishwasher you’ll want to check and make sure there’s a small pool of water at the base. This water serves a very important function. It helps prevent leaks by keeping the seals in really good shape. If your dishwasher drains completely, you will need to contact a dishwasher repair tech right away and have them fix the problem.

The Scoop on Spots

Glassware that has spots doesn’t have to be something you learn to live with. You can do something about the spots. The most common causes will be:

• Inconsistent water flow
• Water that’s hard, attaching a water softener to your dishwasher will help
• Too much detergent