You might think your dishwasher is cleaning itself while it's cleaning your dishes, but trust us, it's not. And while we still recommend not pre-washing dishes to save water and energy, over time food particles, grease, undissolved detergents and minerals in the water can build up. on the filter and inside walls of the dishwasher — and even clog the spray nozzles.

Clean the dishwasher properly

That's why it's so important to implement a regular cleaning program and keep your dishwasher clean. In addition to the unpleasant smell and unsightly appearance this dirt leaves behind, it can also leave stains and films on your glassware, dinnerware and flatware, regardless of your use of the dishwasher. How careful and precise? Additionally, built-up residue can damage your dishwasher's filter and pump, ultimately leading to costly repairs.

After testing on hundreds of dishwashers with machine cleaning solutions and dish cleaning agents. RICHBORN has discovered the best and most effective methods on how to clean a dishwasher, keeping it clean and free of unpleasant odors.

How often do you need to clean the dishwasher?

How often you clean your dishwasher depends on the cycle you use, whether it runs daily or weekly.

• After each wash: Remove food residue from inside the filter and bottom of the dishwasher.
• After each weekly wash: Wipe door edges and rubber gaskets to remove residue, and remove and clean the filter
• After every month of washing: Deep clean the interior with the dishwasher's cleaning program (typical RICHBORN dishwashers all have their own "Self-cleaning" program).

How to clean the dishwasher properly

Let's go through the steps with RICHBORN to keep your dishwasher working at its best!

1. Remove food particles daily.

The root cause of most odor problems is usually food scraps that have turned the dishwasher into a second trash can. Get into the habit of cleaning up visible food scraps after each cycle. dishwasher process.

• Advice from RICHBORN: Wipe (without rinsing) leftover food on utensils before putting them in the dishwasher. If you do not plan to run the dishwasher immediately, select the "Soak - Rinse" program. And everyone also needs to remember, always remove labels from items such as bottles, cups, etc. before putting items in the dishwasher to avoid pieces of paper clogging the filter.

2. Clean dirt on the door weekly.

• Wipe away grease residue and debris that may splatter or collect on the inside surface of the door and bottom of the dishwasher; bottom, door edge; dishwasher handles and controls with a microfiber cloth or damp sponge.
• Gently scrub away stains on the rubber gasket around the door with a soft brush (warmed with diluted multi-purpose cleaning solution).
• Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
• Advice from RICHBORN: avoid using bleach and cleaning solutions containing hydrogen peroxide to remove mold.

3. Clean your dishwasher filter weekly.

• Unlock and remove the filter, then rinse with hot water (how to open and remove can be found in the manual).
• Use a soft brush to scrub the mesh and plastic frame to remove dirt, then rinse.
• Reinstall the filter and lock.
• Advice from RICHBORN: Do not use the dishwasher without the filter installed or properly locked. As this may cause damage to the dishwasher and is not covered by the warranty.

4. Deep clean your dishwasher monthly.

• Clean the dishwasher's spray crank with specialized cleaning solutions.
• Advice from RICHBORN: Check the instructions before using any dishwasher cleaning solution.

5. Polish the outside of the dishwasher if necessary.

• Fingerprints make surfaces stand out in a way that no one wants, especially on appliances like dishwashers.
• Advice from RICHBORN: Do not use corrosive cleaning solutions and hard towels or pads because they will scratch and damage the appearance of the dishwasher. Always clean and wipe with the grain of the metal to avoid leaving unwanted streaks.