How to Get Rid of Bubbles in a Dishwasher

Dishwashers are one of today's great conveniences. Unfortunately, very specific methods need to be followed when operating a dishwasher. Using the wrong type of soap in your dishwasher often leads to bubbles everywhere. Whether you did this by accident or someone is playing a trick on you it is important to fix the problem quickly so that water or suds do not overflow and damage your floor or cabinetry.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Pool/spa defoamer Downy liquid fabric softener Cold water Salt Ice

Defoamer

1. Courtesy of www.lowes.com

   Purchase Pool/Spa Defoamer from your local home center or pool/spa retailer.

2. Squirt a small amount of Pool/Spa Defoamer into the dishwasher and run the machine. This will rid your machine of bubbles.

3. Repeat this procedure if the bubbles remain.

Downy Fabric Softener

1. 

   Purchase Downy Liquid Fabric Softener from your local shopping center.

2. Add a small amount of Downy to the dishwasher.

3. Run the dishwasher for a few seconds.

4. Select the drain cycle and drain the machine.

Cold Water

1. Fill a cup with cold water.

2. Using the cup, sprinkle cold water onto the bubbles. Cold water will help pop some of the bubbles.

3. Continue sprinkling cold water until the bubbles have gone down.

4. Drain the dishwasher.

5. Repeat sprinkling cold water and draining the dishwasher until all bubbles have disappeared.

Ice & Salt

1. 

   Sprinkle salt in the dishwasher.

2. Place ice throughout the bottom of the dishwasher.

3. Run the dishwasher for a short period of time.

4. Drain as much water from the dishwasher as you can.

5. Repeat the steps until the bubbles have been eliminated.

Tips & Warnings

• Start with the easiest/cheapest solution before buying any products.

• Clean up any water/bubbles that may get on cabinetry and the floor. This will prevent water damage.

References

• Appliance Aid
• Dishwasher FAQ & Tips

Resources

• How Stuff Works - Dishwashers