There are many things that will take place in your home as time goes by. You will have guests over for dinner, you will have family members visiting from out of town, and you will have company coming over unexpectedly from time to time. All of these situations can leave you short on time and energy, leaving you rushing around to clean up after them. One such task that most people tend to overlook is cleaning the bottom of the dishwasher. However, even though it is an appliance that we hardly notice unless it stops working altogether, it still needs attention every so often. Fortunately for you, this article is here to help! Let us teach you how to clean the bottom of your dishwasher in the article below.
How To Clean The Bottom Of A Dishwasher
1. Disconnect the power source
First, you will need to take a look at the bottom of your appliance. When you see that there is a lot of food stuck on it, you will want to disconnect the power source so that you can remove it all. If the food is stuck on there because you forgot to clean up after yourself, then this step isn’t necessary. However, if the food is stuck there because someone else left it there after they finished cleaning their dishes, then this step is essential. Also, when you disconnect the power source for cleaning purposes, make sure to turn off all of your appliances and turn off any lights in your home that are connected to electricity.
2. Remove as much food as possible with a brush or spatula
Once you have disconnected the power source and made sure everything is off before beginning, open up your dishwasher door and get inside with some sort of brush or spatula that will help with removing all of the food from your dishwasher bottom. Use a brush if possible because it works much better than a spatula because it will get into all of those small crevices where food gets stuck easier than a spatula would. Also, make sure not to use too much force when trying to clean off each piece of debris; instead, use just enough force so that they don’t break free from their place.
3. Use the brush to clean off the top of the dishwasher
Now that you have removed as much food as possible from your dishwasher bottom, we can get to the more fun part! This is where you will use your brush again to remove all of the food that is still stuck on top of your dishwasher. As before, be careful when removing these pieces of debris because they may break free from their place, so only remove them a little at a time in order to keep them from falling into any cracks or crevices in your appliance.
4. Replace any food that fell into cracks while cleaning
Once all of your food has been removed from its place after being cleaned off with a brush or spatula, we will now move on and clean the top of your dishwasher! This is where you will use a rag or paper towel to remove any remaining food that may have fallen behind the wall of your dishwasher. You may have some pieces fall behind the wall and be missed, so make sure to clean these up as well.
5. Reattach the power source and turn on your dishwasher
Once all of the food has been cleaned off and removed from its place and all of the pieces are clean and dry, you are now ready to reattach your power source back onto your dishwasher and turn it back on! Make sure not to open up the door while this is happening because it could cause damage if it gets too wet from the water inside from cleaning! To determine if everything went according to plan and everything worked properly, check for any leaks at this time; if there are no leaks at all, then you can now enjoy having a clean dishwasher again after this ordeal! All in all, it’s best if you do this once every 6 months or so because it will help keep your appliance running smoothly without any problems!
How To Clean Dishwasher Filters
- Fill a bucket with warm water and dish soap.
- Place the dishwasher on its side and run it through a cycle.
- Run the dishwasher again, this time without any dishes in it, to remove any leftover food or soap residue.
- Rinse out the filter basket with warm water and a little dish soap if necessary.
- After giving your dishwasher a thorough rinse, replace the filter basket by placing it back into place on top of the lower rack of your dishwasher and closing its lid over it.
- Give your dishwasher one more rinse to remove any remaining soap residue from the filter basket and its lid before placing it back on its feet with its handle facing down for drying purposes only.
What Is On The Bottom Of A Dishwasher?
1. The Seal
The seal is on the bottom of your dishwasher. This is where the water and detergent come in contact with the dishes that you put in it. The seal needs to be cleaned every so often as it can become clogged with food particles, dirt, and other debris. This can cause your dishwasher to not work properly or at all, which is why you have to clean your dishwasher’s seal.
2. The Dish Rack
The dish rack is also part of the bottom of your dishwasher. This is where all of your dirty dishes go after they are washed and dried by the machine on their way out of the door. Just like with the seal, you need to clean this part every so often because it can get dirty over time and stop working properly.
3. The Bottom Pan
Your bottom pan is also part of the bottom of your dishwasher; however, it isn’t actually attached to anything else and falls right out when you open up a dishwasher door! This part usually stays inside until you open up a door that hasn’t been used in a while or simply want to clean or disinfect it before putting new dishes in there again. You need to clean this part from time to time as dirt tends to accumulate and cause problems for your machine if left alone for too long. In some cases, this can even lead to small leaks from tiny holes that are created due to corrosion from oxidation.
4. The Basket
The basket is a little plastic portion that sits inside the bottom part of your dishwasher. It is where all of the dirty dishes go until they are washed and dried by the machine on their way out of the door. You need to clean this part from time to time as dirt tends to accumulate and cause problems for your machine if left alone for too long. In some cases, this can even lead to small leaks from tiny holes that are created due to corrosion from oxidation. You also need to clean this part from time to time as dirt tends to accumulate and cause problems for your machine if left alone for too long. In some cases, this can even lead to small leaks from tiny holes that are created due to corrosion from oxidation.
How To Clean Dishwasher Drain And Tub
- Using a plastic or rubber scraper, scrape off any food that has accumulated on the bottom of the dishwasher. It is important to scrape off anything that is stuck down there as it can cause your dishwasher to clog up.
- Next, use a sponge or cloth to wipe down the bottom of the dishwasher and all around it. Do not forget to wipe down the inside of the dishwasher as well, especially if your dishes are still wet from being washed.
- Using a clean sponge or cloth, wipe down every part of your dishwasher except for its door seal and handle area.
- Use a little bit of liquid dish soap in a small bottle or container to make your own cleaning solution for the bottom of your dishwasher and all parts that you need to clean thoroughly including its door seal and handle area if necessary (do not use this solution on any other part). You can get this cleaner at most stores where they sell household cleaners such as Walmart or Target.
Conclusion
A dishwasher is an appliance that we use on a daily basis without even thinking about it. However, even the most reliable appliances can break down at any time, leaving you with piles of dishes to do by hand. Cleaning the inside of the machine regularly can help prevent this from happening. You should clean your machine as regularly as you clean your kitchen. If you cook often, you should clean it at least once a week. If you don’t use it often, you should still clean it at least once every two weeks. If you have guests over often, you should clean your machine after each meal to make sure that your house doesn’t start to smell like old food. Regular cleaning will also make sure that your machine lasts longer. If you notice that your machine is starting to break down, it may be because it is not cleaned regularly.
