If you suspect your dishwasher could use a deep clean, first things first, locate your appliance's manual. If you don't have it, you can usually find one online. The manual can tell you the nitty ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best dishwashers are undoubtedly irreplaceable everyday appliances for ...

Have you been using the same sponge to handwash dishes for years? I’d hazard a guess that you haven’t. Even though a sponge is a tool that cleans other items — and I always squeeze and rinse it after ...

Your dishwasher's filter is a key contributor to the machine's cleaning effectiveness -- and the reason why pre-rinsing your ...

You might think you don’t need to clean your dishwasher. Isn’t it self-cleaning? After all, it’s a cleaning appliance and therefore should always be clean. But the truth is, even your dishwasher needs ...

Dishwashers should be thoroughly cleaned once a month. Vinegar and baking soda are safe, natural options for cleaning; use them separately in hot cycles, skipping detergent and letting the appliance ...

There are some basic expectations about dishwashers that I think everyone can agree on. We all want a dishwasher that produces sparkling clean dishes. And absolutely no one wants to open their ...

Bad things can happen if you never clean your dishwasher. Find out all the dirty details, plus how to know it's time to clean ...

Bacteria, mold, allergens, and dust accumulated in household cleaners like your washer and dryer, dishwasher, vacuum, broom, and mop can lead to real health hazards and allergy issues. Viruses, ...