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@paulie2tanksАй бұрын
I never knew about the lower filter until I watched this video. I used a cleaning pod last month and the upper filter came out OK. When I used this technique, I was pleasantly surprised that the lower filter wasn't too dirty after 2 years, but definitely needed to be cleaned. Glad I watched! Thanks, Paulie
@AbbottsAtHomeАй бұрын
So, happy to help. I'm always happy to hear other people didn't know that was a filter too. :)
@NeneNelson24911 күн бұрын
JUST CLEANED MY DISHER FOR THE FIRST TIME, THOUGHT I WAS DONE UNTIL I SEEN YOUR VIDEO ON HAVEING TWO FILTER 🤦🏿SO I'M GOING TO CHECK. THANK YOU🙈🙉🙊😂
@AbbottsAtHome9 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@kimberdawn4424 Жыл бұрын
Just another tip.... Put vinegar in your rinse aid dispenser when you run your dishwasher. Everything will look and smell better. Also, when cleaning your dishwasher, make sure to wipe the door gasket and inside door edges down with vinegar to prevent mold. Then, I always clean the outer door, handle and control panel with a mild cleaner per manufacturer instructions.
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
Hi! Vinegar is great for certain jobs and limited use in a dishwasher. Like when I use it to run an empty dishwasher. I’d be careful about using undiluted vinegar on gaskets and rubber parts. Check out this Bob Vila blog post to see why Vinegar shouldn’t be used on rubber: www.bobvila.com/slideshow/15-things-you-should-never-ever-clean-with-vinegar-73031
@patnelson4289 Жыл бұрын
excellent speed and clarity thank very much
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks!
@jeremiahrex2 жыл бұрын
OMG yes. I was having problems with bits of crud being left behind so went on a cleaning investigation. It's a royal pain on my dishwasher, requiring a Torx bit to remove the rinse arm before the second filter can be removed. Thanks for the vinegar tip. We'll be adding that to our maintenance schedule!
@melanierodden129 Жыл бұрын
I never knew! I've subscribed to your site and look forward to cleaning methods that actually work!!
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@tonypulsone736 Жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful! I had only dumped in the vinegar in the past - will use your suggested cup method (and other steps) from now on.
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!!
@bryanringstrand5971 Жыл бұрын
Household vinegar really only helps with scale. Run with vinegar followed by sodium carbonate (washing soda). Put a cup in bottom of dishwasher and run a normal cycle. The carbonate will break down the fats and greases left behind. That’s mostly what you are seeing under the second filter.
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
Good tip. Thanks!
@arieanderson81782 күн бұрын
I never knew thank you !!!!!!
@AbbottsAtHomeКүн бұрын
You're welcome!
@blakelandry6 ай бұрын
“Gunk” drinking game. I kid. Great video and I’ll be doing the same once I get some vinegar.
@AbbottsAtHome6 ай бұрын
If gunk doesn’t work I have some videos where I have to carefully and repeatedly say caulk a lot. People seem to enjoy that one. 😂😂
@blakelandry6 ай бұрын
@@AbbottsAtHome Now I have to watch more of your videos!
@lizharley57237 ай бұрын
great video and so easy to follow your instructions.
@AbbottsAtHome7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@marciaoppong10 ай бұрын
I admire how you are able to just touch things without feeling ick/disgust about it. I think I have contimination OCD or something. I have strong feelings of disgust even with gloves on. It’s a mental hurdle to overcome every time I have to clean almost everything. I do suppose it would be good for you to wear gloves when dealing with chemicals, though? (Thinking of your easy off video, although idk the ingredients of the fume-free… the original smells gross though and I would never use it without gloves, for safety). Anyway, thanks for the video! The thought of using my apartment dishwater (that others who lived here before me used) without cleaning the filter grosses me out, but the thought of cleaning the filter of a dishwasher that others used for God knows how long also grosses me out. Pray for me, gonna put this on my to do list. Thanks for reading my rant lol.
@AbbottsAtHome10 ай бұрын
It’s strange how different things gross different people out. I can handle toilets and things like that filter. But as soon as a stranger (human) has a bloody injury or is just sweating I’m NOT touching them. 😂
@marciaoppong10 ай бұрын
@@AbbottsAtHome 😂 true, people have different icks!
@apio388 Жыл бұрын
I don’t ever comment on videos but OMG this video was so helpful, I couldn’t believe what I found down there and I never would have known! 😂🤢
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
It's crazy!! Why do they make it so hard to tell that that part is removable. 🤔
@kathyjay185 Жыл бұрын
You saved my dishwasher. Thanks!!!!!
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!!!
@charlieamy2279 Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you this was SO helpful!!! Thank you for being thorough! ❤️
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!!
@susan-fd4kv8 ай бұрын
Very informative. I was wondering if that was supposed to hold water cause mine was full. Lol
@AbbottsAtHome8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ThereseDeBellefeuille3 ай бұрын
Thank you, for my part I do it each week!!😊
@AbbottsAtHome3 ай бұрын
You're welcome! 😊
@AuntiBiBi_MiMi11 күн бұрын
Sludge...thanks for the video, off to clean my washer and dryers...❤
@AbbottsAtHome9 күн бұрын
Good luck!
@ablanccanvas Жыл бұрын
I only wish I had your example to clean. 🥺 Alas, after trying this + trying that, the thing that finally got the sticky greasy stuff off, was soaking the outer cylinder filter in nearly boiling water… on the stove, in a bunch of dish soap + a lot of vinegar. When the ‘scum’ finally softened [and I use that word lightly] I got my toothbrush in there to get the remaining ‘gunk’ out. I am exhausted. 😑🤪
@HeidiSmith-mv2nr24 күн бұрын
I rinse my dishes with a brush before they go in the dishwasher. I don’t think I will find my filter being that dirty but I will check just to make sure.
@AbbottsAtHome15 күн бұрын
How was it?? I think it was mostly built up soap residue that mildews in mine.
@jessicaking69514 ай бұрын
I noticed that you can take the other flat filter off today LOL I'm in the same boat as you chickie
@AbbottsAtHome4 ай бұрын
I love how many people did the same thing. But, that just proves it was a bad design. 🤨😊
@gailadams76903 ай бұрын
Great informative videos very helpful thank you. One thing, why aren't you wearing gloves?All that contamination can absorb through your skin into your body?
@AbbottsAtHome2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jessicagoodwin387Ай бұрын
I did not have white vinegar so I used ACV! I hope it doesn’t mess up anything but I was so horrified at the gunk I found that I could not wait another day when stores are open. OMG!
@AbbottsAtHomeАй бұрын
Apple Cider Vinegar isn't as acidic as white vinegar. So, you're probably better off getting the white vinegar. Good luck!
@jessicagoodwin387Ай бұрын
@@AbbottsAtHome I will use it next time! I was anxious to get it done that night. 😊😊😊
@Joyful-213 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I ran a 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup bleach. Second run.
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jessicaking69514 ай бұрын
I actually use the hose to clean it off outside
@msjohndoe82572 жыл бұрын
This is legit making me queazy watching.
@AbbottsAtHome2 жыл бұрын
I can’t imagine why. 😉😉
@FFSwhy Жыл бұрын
The cylinder filter comes apart. It’s kinda wonky but the top comes out. That’s a mess to clean and requires toothpicks.
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ll have to give it a try. 👍👍
@JeffBattleFishАй бұрын
It's faster to to just take those outside and rinse off with your garden hose nozzle.
@AbbottsAtHomeАй бұрын
The hot temperature of the water in a dishwasher plus the acidity of the vinegar work together to kill bacteria, germs, breakdown oils and soap scum, etc. Normal water won't do any of that. And, hose water isn't safe for drinking, so you may be introducing other organisms doing that. I'd be careful. :)
@JeffBattleFishАй бұрын
@@AbbottsAtHome I ran the Vinegar hot water wash after hosing them off. To your point I didn't want to wash those off in the sink. Too much grease going down the drain that will clog the drain.
@AbbottsAtHomeАй бұрын
Aw, completely misunderstood that. I get what you mean. Good idea.
@watchman835 Жыл бұрын
I just use a electric tooth brush to clean the filter.
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
I’ll have to try that. 👍
@born_again_torinos Жыл бұрын
And afterward leaves your breath minty fresh.
@destinysdaughters965Ай бұрын
Cleaning vinegar is stronger than distilled vinegar
@AbbottsAtHomeАй бұрын
You can definitely use cleaning vinegar. I would use less of it though, since it's more acidic than distilled vinegar.
@josephinemiller68 Жыл бұрын
That is not mildew. That is fat and mineral deposits.
@AbbottsAtHome Жыл бұрын
The pink goo is actually bacteria growing on all of the fats and food. 👍
@watchman835 Жыл бұрын
What a bad design.
@Idonotwantayoutubehandle14 күн бұрын
Clean both filters first or you are cleaning and washing your dishes with dirty water.
@jeremiahrex2 жыл бұрын
OMG yes. I was having problems with bits of crud being left behind so went on a cleaning investigation. It's a royal pain on my dishwasher, requiring a Torx bit to remove the rinse arm before the second filter can be removed. Thanks for the vinegar tip. We'll be adding that to our maintenance schedule!
@AbbottsAtHome2 жыл бұрын
What? Why would they make you go through all of that to remove a filter? Yikes. I hope the vinegar helps! Good luck. 👍