Real Queen of Clean
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AS SEEN ON TV
DISHWASHER CLEANING AND TIPS
CLEAN THE FILTER
Lots of people don't realize that there is a filter in the bottom of the dishwasher that traps food particles and debris. This must be cleaned. If not, your dishes will have this smelly residue on them and the dishwasher will smell.
To do this, pull out the bottom rack on the dishwasher. Look at the bottom. Generally there is a cylindrical tube that turns for removal. Rinse this well and then clean with hot water and soap, rinse and replace. Wash any other removable parts and the bottom of the dishwasher. I suggest you do this monthly. When in doubt refer to your owners manual or look it up online. Filters that have not been cleaned in a long time can be nauseating so be prepared.
See photo of my filter in my dishwasher.
This is a version you can make yourself for pennies and it is totally safe, natural and chemical-free.
In a labeled container with a lid combine:
1 cup of Borax
½ cup of Baking Soda.
Borax is available in grocery stores and home centers in the laundry additive aisle as Twenty Mule Team Borax.
Run through the normal cycle stopping before the dry cycle. Remove hats and dry on a glass, pitcher or jar out of the sun. Reshape the brim while it is still damp.
Toys – Small and Large
Soap Dishes
Toothbrush Holders – regular and travel Plastic Flowers
Silicone Oven Mitts
Mouth Guards
Put small things on the top rack, larger things , such as toys, on the bottom rack
Put small toys in a mesh laundry bag
Allow things to air dry when done
Reshape hats and air dry on a jar or bottle
Use the silverware basket for small things like mouth guards and travel toothbrush holders
·
AS SEEN ON TV
DISHWASHER CLEANING AND TIPS
CLEAN THE FILTER
Lots of people don't realize that there is a filter in the bottom of the dishwasher that traps food particles and debris. This must be cleaned. If not, your dishes will have this smelly residue on them and the dishwasher will smell.
To do this, pull out the bottom rack on the dishwasher. Look at the bottom. Generally there is a cylindrical tube that turns for removal. Rinse this well and then clean with hot water and soap, rinse and replace. Wash any other removable parts and the bottom of the dishwasher. I suggest you do this monthly. When in doubt refer to your owners manual or look it up online. Filters that have not been cleaned in a long time can be nauseating so be prepared.
See photo of my filter in my dishwasher.
DISHWASHER SPOT STOPPER
We are all familiar with the jet-dry type products that you can buy in the store to prevent spotting on dishes washed in the dishwasher. They are quite expensive and loaded with chemicals. This is a version you can make yourself for pennies and it is totally safe, natural and chemical-free.
In a labeled container with a lid combine:
1 cup of Borax
½ cup of Baking Soda.
TO USE:
Add 1 teaspoon of the mixture to the dishwasher along with your regular detergent.Borax is available in grocery stores and home centers in the laundry additive aisle as Twenty Mule Team Borax.
CLEANING BALL CAPS
Arrange the ball caps on the top rack of the dishwasher (no dishes in the dishwasher please). Fill the detergent cup with borax instead of dishwasher detergent. Find Borax in the laundry additive aisle at grocery and big box stores.Run through the normal cycle stopping before the dry cycle. Remove hats and dry on a glass, pitcher or jar out of the sun. Reshape the brim while it is still damp.
UNUSUAL THINGS YOU CAN CLEAN IN THE DISHWASHER
Flip Flops – cloth and rubberToys – Small and Large
Soap Dishes
Toothbrush Holders – regular and travel Plastic Flowers
Silicone Oven Mitts
Mouth Guards
Put small things on the top rack, larger things , such as toys, on the bottom rack
Put small toys in a mesh laundry bag
DO NOT USE THE HEAT CYCLE
Fill the detergent cup with Borax – Do not use dishwasher detergentAllow things to air dry when done
Reshape hats and air dry on a jar or bottle
Use the silverware basket for small things like mouth guards and travel toothbrush holders
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