Dishwasher smells? The best tips & tricks
How to Get Rid of Bad Odors in the Dishwasher
Usually, dishes come out of the dishwasher clean and sparkling. But something doesn’t smell right here. On the contrary: the dishwasher stinks and spreads that foul odor throughout the kitchen. But where is the smell coming from, and is the dishware really hygienically clean?
The special Dr. Beckmann Dishwasher Hygiene Cleaner solves this problem. It reliably ensures hygienic cleanliness in your dishwasher. So you no longer have to worry about the cleanliness of your dishware.
Say goodbye to bad odors in the dishwasher
If your dishwasher is causing unpleasant odors in the kitchen and on your dishes, you should clean it immediately. This often means that there is a lot of dirt and grime inside. The odor in the dishwasher can be removed with the special Dr. Beckmann Dishwasher Hygiene Cleaner. This reliably eliminates 99.9% of bacteria and fungi from your dishwasher. Its cleaning power works where odors can develop: on seals, joints, and hard-to-reach parts such as the filter, drain, water pump, and spray arms.
This effectively eliminates unpleasant odors. Your dishwasher will be hygienically clean again, and your dishes will come out clean and fresh on the next wash cycle. For optimal results, run a high-temperature cleaning cycle once or twice a month, and the problem of a “smelly dishwasher” will be a thing of the past. Regular cleaning can also extend the lifespan of your dishwasher.
Our tip:
Running a hot rinse cycle at regular intervals helps prevent the growth of bacteria. Also, the dishwasher doesn’t always have to be packed to the brim. More space allows food residue to be rinsed away more effectively and ensures your dishes are cleaned better.
Tip for preventing a smelly dishwasher
To minimize residual moisture in the dishwasher, leave the door slightly ajar after the cycle has finished and you’ve removed the dishes. This allows a significant amount of moisture to escape immediately after the cycle, thereby reducing bacterial growth on your dishes.
Why does the dishwasher smell bad?
The most common cause of a smelly dishwasher is dirty dishes that have been sitting in the machine for a while. While the wash cycle cleans the dishes, some of the larger food particles can get stuck inside the machine. When these food particles start to rot, unpleasant odors spread throughout the dishwasher.
Do you remove food scraps from the plates and still have to deal with a smelly dishwasher? Then a door that’s always closed could be the reason for the foul odor. This allows moisture to collect inside the machine, which in turn creates the perfect warm, damp environment for bacteria and germs.
Normally, these bacteria can be killed at high temperatures. However, today’s dishwashers often have an economy or eco-cycle that people like to use because it’s more environmentally friendly. These cycles usually run at low temperatures, which thoroughly clean the dishes but don’t eliminate bacteria. The result: the dishwasher smells bad.
How to Clean a Dishwasher - Grandma's Home Remedies
There are many simple home remedies circulating online that claim to clean your dishwasher. But be careful: some of these remedies aren’t particularly helpful and may even damage your dishwasher instead of cleaning it.
We’ll give you some tips on which home remedies can actually clean your dishwasher and which ones you should avoid.
List of Home Remedies
Baking Soda
If you add baking soda to the dishwasher, it can have an antibacterial effect and neutralize odors. However, you should make sure to replace the baking soda after every wash cycle to maintain its effectiveness. Due to its chemical composition, however, baking soda cannot provide a thorough cleaning.
Vinegar (or vinegar essence)
The acid in vinegar can descale the dishwasher, but it can also damage the machine’s seals and rubber parts if it is too concentrated. You should also be aware of the pungent odor that emanates from the dishwasher after cleaning with vinegar.
Citric acid
The acidity of lemon works similarly to vinegar essence when cleaning, but has a more pleasant smell and a stronger effect. This means that the delicate parts of the dishwasher could be damaged. If citric acid is added to the machine in powder form, it is also largely ineffective, as it is rinsed out during the pre-wash cycle.
Lemon peels
Adding lemon peels to the cutlery tray can help combat odors, much like baking soda, by spreading a pleasant citrus scent throughout the machine.
Washing soda
Washing soda is rinsed out of the machine during the first rinse cycle and therefore cannot be effective.
Our solution for smelly dishwashers
For a fresh and hygienically clean dishwasher, use Dr. Beckmann Dishwasher Hygiene Cleaner.
