Food and soap scum can really gunk up a dishwasher. Cleaning the dishwasher isn’t something we tend to think of, but debris builds up over time which reduces its performance. Here are a few tips that’ll help keep your dishwasher in tip-top shape:

1. Get rid of Gunk - Clean the filter to get rid of caked on food and other debris to help with drainage and general cleaning.

2. Clean Up - Pour a cup of white vinegar into your dishwasher to wash away grease, grime and calcium deposits.

3. Freshen Up - Sprinkle a cup of baking soda along the bottom of your dishwasher then run it on a short, hot cycle.

4. Accessories - Don’t forget about the racks and cutlery baskets as they can also accumulate grease and food pieces.

Read more helpful tips in our May 2016 edition of ePostNotes.