How to Remove Mildew From the Interior of a Dishwasher

Vinegar is a natural cleaner and disinfectant.

The inside of your dishwasher probably is warm and moist quite often, which means that it can be an ideal place for mildew to grow. This mildew can get on your dishes and give your dishwasher a musty smell. One of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to clean mildew from the inside of a dishwasher is to use two common products that you probably already have around the house. These products and gentle and non-toxic as well.

Things You'll Need

• Cloth
• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Glass or bowl

Instructions

1. Wet a cloth with white vinegar.

2. Sprinkle baking soda onto the dampened cloth.

3. Wipe any areas that have visible mildew stains. The vinegar is a natural cleaner that will kill mildew. The baking soda acts as a mild abrasive that will help to loosen any stubborn stains.

4. Fill a glass or bowl with white vinegar and place it by itself in the upper rack of the dishwasher.

5. Run the dishwasher through its hottest cycle to finish the mildew cleaning process.

References

• Reader's Digest: Mildew Cleaning Solutions
• "How the Queen Cleans Everything"; Linda Cobb; 2003