How to Remove Soap Scum and Lime Deposits From a Dishwasher

Remove soap scum from your dishwasher with dish soap.

Dishwashers are a luxury in many homes, allowing dishes to be cleaned with little to no work on your part. Since your dishwasher uses detergent and water to clean your dishes, soap scum from the detergent and lime deposits from your water supply can build up on the dishwasher surface over time. Removing the residue is easy when you use the proper cleaning ingredients and methods.

Things You'll Need

• Dish soap
• White vinegar
• Nylon scrubbing pad

Instructions

1. Soak a nylon scrubbing pad with white vinegar. Vinegar cuts through lime deposits and other mineral buildup from your water supply.

2. Drizzle dish soap over the scrubbing pad as well, and scrub the inside of your dishwasher.

3. Pour 3 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of your dishwasher, and run a short wash cycle to remove any remaining buildup.

References

• Mrs. Clean: Dishwasher Cleaning Tips