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How to Remove Dishwasher Film

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Remove Dishwasher Film
Remove Dishwasher Film

Have you started to notice an icky coating on your dishes, even though you have a dishwasher? Are your dishes just not as clean as you think they should be? No, you don't need new dish washing liquid or even a new dishwasher. All you need is a few simple steps to remove dishwasher film, and your dishwasher can work as good as new!

From Quick Guide: Dishwashers 101
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • bowl
  • 1/2 cup bleach
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  1. Step 1

    Fill the dishwasher with dirty dishes.

  2. Step 2

    Place a bowl with a 1/2 cup of bleach on the bottom rack of the dishwasher.

  3. Step 3

    Allow the dishwasher to run through only the "wash" cycle.

  4. Step 4

    Fill the same bowl you used in Step 2 with 1/2 cup of vinegar.

  5. Step 5

    Run the dishwasher through a complete cycle to fully remove the dishwasher film.

Tips & Warnings
  • Your dishwasher will stay free of dishwasher film if you complete these steps on occasion.
  • Never use any silver or other metal objects in the dishwasher while you remove dishwasher film. This can damage or discolor those objects.

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