Deep Cleaning Appliances

By Jessica

Where I live we have some funky, calcium-laden water. It eventually crusts or gums up everything and just about any appliance we have involving water is just better off with a filter attached to it that is frequently changed. Of course, two of the appliances we use the most--the dishwasher and the washing machine--don't allow for that simple of a solution. When our last dishwasher gave up the ghost (totally unrelated electrical issue) we upgraded to an all stainless-steel model, which helps, but I still ee some residue start to collect on the nooks and crannies. 

So I bought this:

I use it to clear out the dishwasher and keep it running smoothly. Super simple and not a big-time investment for me. Apparently they have a 3-n-1 product that you can also use to tackle my next problem child but I haven't seen it in any of my local stores.

So to clean my ancient top-loading washing machine, I am going to try this tip that I found on Pinterest. It involves a few steps and several cycles but if it cleans out the funk? I'm all for the effort. I know how I'm going to be spending my Wednesday afternoon. 

How do you clean your appliances?

(Photo from Lemishine)

Comments

[Gaby]

Curious if you found that your glasses and plates seemed more clean post-dishwasher cleaning. Because if they did, I am running out TODAY to buy this! We have hard, icky water, and we use a rinse aid in the dishwasher, but glasses come out looking terrible. So annoying.

[Serror]

We don't have hard water, but we also don't have a very nice dishwasher. Every few months, when we start getting little food bits stuck to the glasses, I use a product call Dishwasher Magic that is at Home Depot or Lowe's or the such. It seems to help de-gunk our dishwasher and it says it may help with hard water issues. It seems to be just a strong citric acid concentrate, that you run through the dishwasher on it's own on a hot cycle.

[Lisa]

I use this product every time I run the dishwasher & my dishes come out spotless. I have horrible hard water..this product is amazing! I buy it at Target.

[April G.]

I use white vinegar in my rinse aid compartment and it really helps. I have well water and the spots on my dishes were terrible!

[HereWeGoAJen]

I haven't used this, but I have used citrus flavored drink mixes to clean my dishwasher. (Like Crystal Light.) It works great!

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