Written by Marijn
Edited on
27 January 2025
·
13:10
4 tips for a dishwasher that smells
No one wants a smelly dishwasher. In this article, you can read 4 tips to neutralize the smell of your dishwasher. Regularly clean your dishwasher or throw away food rests as much as possible, for example.
Tips to prevent a smelly dishwasher
If your dishwasher doesn't smell very good, follow the tips below.
- Tip 1. Scrape your plates.
- Tip 2. Clean the dishwasher
- Tip 3. Use a cleaner.
- Tip 4. Use a freshener.
Tip 1: scrape your plates
Before you put your dishes in the dishwasher, scrape food rests off your dishes as much as possible. This prevents pieces of spaghetti or nasi from staying behind in the dishwasher. This is an especially useful tip is you don't use the dishwasher every day.
Tip 2: clean the dishwasher
You have to regularly clean your dishwasher to ensure it keeps working properly. Remove the filter and spray arm nozzles and clean them under the faucet. Use a cloth to wipe the door seal and descale the appliance if needed.
Tip 3: use a cleaner
You can clean parts that are difficult to clean with a special cleaner for dishwashers, such as the pipes. This way, you clean the appliance inside and out.
Tip 4: use a freshener
Didn't the tips above work and is your dishwasher still smelly? Go for a freshener or neutralizer. You can hang it inside the dishwasher to mask the smell of unpleasant odors.
Article by Marijn
Dishwasher Expert.
