How to Clean Soap Residue From a Dishwasher

Because you probably use your dishwasher frequently, it's easy to think it stays clean. However, soap residue can accumulate all around the interior, including in the corners and inside the door. To keep the dishwasher free of mildew, you must remove this soap residue. A simple, routine cleaning will help keep the dishwasher fresh and free of bacteria and soap-scum residue.

Things You'll Need

• Dish detergent
• Sponge
• Bucket
• Toothbrush
• Glass bowl
• White wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of hot water. Add 2 tbsp. of dish detergent.

2. Soak a sponge in the cleaning solution. Scrub the dishwasher's interior walls and the inside of the door.

3. Dip a toothbrush in the cleaning solution and clean around the frame of the door, hinges and any other hard-to-reach places.

4. Add 1 cup of white vinegar to a heat-safe glass bowl, and place the bowl on the bottom rack of the dishwasher.

5. Run the dishwasher on the hot rinse cycle. Do not run the dry cycle.

6. Open the dishwasher door after the rinse cycle is complete and let the interior air-dry.

References

• Mrs.Clean: Dishwasher Cleaning Tips
• Life Tips: Kitchen Cleaning Tips
• Natural Healthy Home Cleaning Tips: Vinegar and Baking Soda Cleaning Recipes