How to Get Rid of Bubbles in a Dishwasher

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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

Step 1

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Purchase Pool/Spa Defoamer from your local home center or pool/spa retailer.
Step 2

Squirt a small amount of Pool/Spa Defoamer into the dishwasher and run the machine. This will rid your machine of bubbles.
Step 3

Repeat this procedure if the bubbles remain.

Downy Fabric Softener

Step 1

Purchase Downy Liquid Fabric Softener from your local shopping center.
Step 2

Add a small amount of Downy to the dishwasher.
Step 3

Run the dishwasher for a few seconds.
Step 4

Select the drain cycle and drain the machine.

Cold Water

Step 1

Fill a cup with cold water.
Step 2

Using the cup, sprinkle cold water onto the bubbles. Cold water will help pop some of the bubbles.
Step 3

Continue sprinkling cold water until the bubbles have gone down.
Step 4

Drain the dishwasher.
Step 5

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