How to Deep Clean Your Dishwasher

You dishwasher can't clean dishes if the interior is dirty to begin with.

[@sudynim]

No long intro, finely edited, extra tips to consider. This is quality content. Thank you 🔆🙏

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Glad you liked it!

[@AmberU]

Cut right to the chase ! Appreciate it. Unfortunately I think my places has a older dishwasher so we will see.

[@elftails]

@sudynim Everything but the brand of the dishwasher in the title

[@rick3514]

Start rinsing the dishes off. Manufactures do not put disposals in dishwashers anymore and haven't for years. There is only a small fine screen to stop food particles that gets stopped up if you do not remove it and clean all the garbage that you leave on. the dishes No dishwasher or dishwasher soap will clean all the garbage off your plates or other items in the dishwasher. Their ads claiming their products will clean it all are fake and lies!!!

[@veryslyfox]

But he failed to warn viewers, ensure the bleach and vinegar don't mix because it releases very toxic chlorine gas

[@Aw0lWarrior]

I've probably watched a dozen of these videos, and this is the first time I've seen that the screen on bottom actually comes out!

[@Coupal1]

Dishwasher cleaner products are so expensive. I knew there had to be a better, more economical way. Thank you for your detailed explanation.

[@FlufferNutterSandwich]

Those cleaners are mostly powdered Citric Acid. You can buy a tub of that stuff cheap, it's good for cleaning both dishwasher and washing machines.

[@dayspringreeves5636]

Used your superb tutorial to clean out my dishwasher for the first time since moving into my home 3 years ago. Thank you for being so thoughtful and clear with this video! I feel accomplished at learning a new skill.

[@latikamukherjee5379]

This was a life saver in my opinion!! I've never cleaned my dishwasher EVER! Now, following this step by step simple tutorial I finally did it!! I feel soooo good can't express! Thaaaank you!!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thank you glad it was helpful 👍

[@Tokaisho1]

Nice work

[@allisonpolesnak8743]

Thank you for no BS and getting to the point. Wonderfully edited!!

[@tmac4jesus]

Great walkthrough and what’s even better is I have a very similar washer!! 😊

[@Varooooooom]

Straight to the point and extremely well-edited. Thank you so much!!

[@user-wf4ow5nx6z]

what a relief. I had been putting it off for a looonng time, found this video and got the confidence to do it.

[@willlove7927]

Thank you love videos like this straight to the point no intro or unnecessary talking. Thanks alot 🎉

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@thesameinitials5655]

Man, such a perfect video, tons of great info delivered clearly and succintly, thank you for putting this together.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks 🙏

[@michaelsherron7815]

Had to give you a thumbs up for the vent cleaning alone. I never knew I could remove ot and clean it. Thanks!

[@SunFlower-gv8to]

The best how-to video that I have had seen. Fantastic clear to the point and honest.

[@shehaniwanniarachchi2808]

Omg you are a life saver... Its the exact same dishwasher I have and always wondered how to deep clean this specific one. Thank you so much for sharing this...❤

[@JanaRussellNails]

I'm grossed out now! 😂 I have never taken my dishwasher apart like this and didn't know I could. I'm checking it out soon, thank you!

[@Laura-zs7ys]

How'd it go??

[@larrybruce4856]

Read your instruction manual.

[@fjc9251]

IT really works, his filter looks clean compared to mine - grossest stuff ever!! I live in an apt with years of use. I am also a firm believer in cleaning with vinegar - no chemicals! and cheap. I use it for drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.

[@breamckinnon4730]

Oh my! That looks like a new dishwasher! Im definitely doing ours tomorrow.

[@kbrown5218]

Awesome presentation! Quick easy and to the point.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks so much!

[@JWHealing]

This video is SO helpful. We have a similar dishwasher so that was a lucky break. Before I had tried to dismantle whatever was on the bottom before but couldn't figure it out. W/this video I knew what to take out first and how, and what to take out second. So helpful. Our air vent cover at the inner top of the door is different so I just left that. Couldn't pry it open. Love that you use basic household substances to clean. We don't have bleach to use on the filter, so I used soap and scrubbing w/an old toothbrush, then 70% rubbing alcohol and more scrubbing. Doing the high temp vinegar cycle now. Eager to do the 2nd cycle with baking soda next. You have me excited to finally clean our dishwater. Who would have thought. Thanks!!!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Nice Janet! Hope it comes out nice and clean 👍

[@JWHealing]

@@ApartmentMaintenancePro YES it did thanks to YOU!!!! Going forward we will wash the filter weekly and then do the whole process from the video monthly.

[@JWHealing]

Ok full disclosure maybe 2x’s a year. It’s better than my previous schedule of never ever! Thx again for such a helpful walk through!

[@minivanventuring]

Love it! Just moved into my apartment and noticed this must get done ASAP lol so I'll be getting supplies tomorrow

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

When I get apartments ready for move in I always like to do this :)

[@chrissyb7284]

wow.. i was searching for how deep cleaning the apartment diswasher until i found his video. very detailed explanatory😊 thank you sir.

[@TheRoad2Rachel]

Thank you for this! My dishwasher desperately needed a good cleaning

[@chrisparet1518]

Thank you so much for posting this. I have the exact same washer. Very helpful

[@tonyawalters5304]

Thank you thank you! I was fixing to buy a new dishwasher but I’ve never cleaned it so thought I’d try that first. Its perfect now! Just have to find a video to fix top rack now lol

[@randykilmer]

Thank you. The inside looks exactly like my dishwasher so extremely easy to follow instructions. I never knew till rteently you had to lean dishwashers.

[@lizhadley3803]

I’m on Thanksgiving break from school and trying to catch up on some housecleaning, including my very gross dishwasher. Thanks for the clear instructions!

[@ransom182]

This was a great run-through! THANK YOU!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deepdragon1757]

This is the first video I found for cleaning the dishwasher and it happens to be exactly the same as mine. Excellent video

[@bannol1]

The state of that filter is the result of the consistent use of eco or short cycles. To avoid the inside of a dishwasher from getting this dirty it is best to use the hottest and longest cycle available and do so frequently. Eco and short cycles do not use enough water and water that is hot enough to properly clean the dishes and the insides of the machine. Before appliances went 'eco' there was never any need to run cleaning cycles on dishwashers and washing machines, they kept themselves clean and they did their job in less than half the time.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks for the tidbits ! 👍

[@kaminson7804]

Right. Saving few dollars on electricity and water usage, but after few years dishwasher ends up on wastefield. Old ones can still run even after 20 years. Now tell me, what is more Eco? New dishwasher after 3, 5 years?

[@RoxyCherryRozy]

​@@kaminson7804that's his whole point. It's better to use longer hotter cycle than buying constantly new parts or a new machine

[@Andrew-ci9xv]

great video man, to the point and practical and clear. thank you

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

You're welcome!

[@fxladee]

I sooooo needed this today! I thank you so very much sir!!!!

[@dr.morbius]

I cleaned out the dishwasher in the apartment I moved into and it was the same model as yours. When I removed the filter and the screen there was a very thick deposit of a blue pasty putty like substance. Which I guessed was probably soap scum built up from years of not being cleaned in combination with the hard water we have in my city. The screen was completely clogged with the blue stuff and I had to scrub it with a long bristled brush to open up the holes. Mine didn't have any mold or mildew in it though.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Nice fix / clean !

[@ian22222]

Our rental agency got this exact same model to replace the previous, 30 year old dishwasher. Within two months of use, we had the same buildup of soap scum, except it also had mold. I’ve never seen a dishwasher need to be cleaned that quickly, and those weren’t brand new. Had it been my choice, I would’ve bought a Bosch.

[@nadinebasha7877]

Excellent, informative video! Keep up the good work!

[@Laura-zs7ys]

I knew about the filter but didnt know the vent also came right off for cleaning & came here to find out how. thank you!!!

[@veganhoneycomb]

So helpful and happens to be my exact dishwasher!

[@freda9717]

Thanks for a quick informative video, and not a drawn out waste of time. 🙂

[@bobg7342]

I would have never thought of cleaning the dishwasher like this. Had I not saw some gunk by the screen I would not have investigated. My dishwasher is 5 years old and I'll tell you when I pulled the filter and screen off it looked like a toxic waste fill. The sickest thing I've seen...and to think my dishes & eating utensils were swimming in that waste. I'm cleaning my filter once a month now and keeping an eye on everything else.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Yes, once a month cleaning of the filter should help :)

[@Laura-zs7ys]

I check the little filter every time I run my machine! All it takes is one rouge corn kernel to mess it up lol I don't want to take my chances

[@SpatialSpandex]

This video helped my household. Thank you very much!

[@laurarowland7926]

Thankyou for showing us this..last year we had beautiful plants but very little beans..it was very hot in Central Virginia

[@FrankieTamblyn]

my dishwasher grows lots of beans here

[@mrdishes7874]

Thanks for the cleaning advice Billy Bob Thornton 👍

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Any time

[@jacobdurham139]

Super helpful, thank you so much!

[@orlandocarbajal9502]

Very helpful, thank you! Just cleaned both filters for the first time in 3 years and it was disgusting 😊

[@whatthree16]

Have had to spend two weeks at my mom's house while she's on vacation. My parents have been coughing...looked at the dishwasher out of boredom...OMFG. Thanks for the tutorial..I've never thought a dishwasher could harbor so much mold in it. Hope it helps their coughing.

[@mrjoehimself]

Very well done, thank you! What about a drop or two of dish soap in the vinegar glass also?

[@smurphy131421]

I did not know the vent cover could come off like that. Thanks for the info.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

No problem 👍

[@Laura-zs7ys]

Me neither! I've tried so many times but always stopped cuz I was afraid of breaking it. I just wasn't prying hard enough

[@graphic9876]

Pure Golden, this video is amazing!

[@karpynec]

Very helpful, thanks for posting, I did this today

[@iseaglewings4031]

Thank you. I have the same dishwasher. We rent from my father in law. I asked him a couple months ago how to clean the bottom, because i knew there was stuff clogging the screen. He said you dont need to clean it. Im so glad i found this video. Mine was much worse than yours. 🤢

[@ashtonburdine238]

I have this dishwasher. This is a good video. All I would add is taking the arms off and scrubbing the bottoms.

[@aswithinsowithout]

Love this!! I clicked because my dishwasher looked like the thumbnail. Funky!!

[@jjdiva25]

Ohhhh we! I followed these instructions yesterday and I was absolutely sickened by the grime on the filter and screen. Yuck! I'll be cleaning mine at least monthly. Thanks for this.

[@lusrodriguez8769]

great video thanks and straight to the point

[@pendletongaming]

Our racks top and bottom are getting bad mold spots. Will this technique work. I don’t hear well so I’m not sure if that was covered

[@questionmark9819]

For scrubbing away filth and a build up of stains and things that are hard to remove, half a mug of dishwasher powder or 3 tablets, half a mug of washing up liquid and biological laundry detergent in a large bowl of hot water is a very affective way to clean pretty much anything, including dishwashers. Citric acid after this intensive wash is also a good idea because it removes limescale and stuck on stuff. I have done this many times and it's really the best combination of products and the citric acid is done last as it will come up sparkling and smear free.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks for the tips!

[@claudiaoliveira-usa]

Do you place the bowl with this mixture on the top rack and run a full cycle? After that you run a cycle with the citric acid? Did I get it right? Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@questionmark9819]

@@claudiaoliveira-usa well actually the mixture can poured directly inside the dishwasher, on bottom of the dishwasher. I have heard this from another source, someone who tests various things and they said that instead a tablet going inside the little compartment, they should be placed on the bottom of the washer, I have not tried as I don't have a dishwasher but I do use the dishwasher products because they are very for cleaning especially if you happen to come across something for example you may forgotten about and it's been on the top of cupboard, collecting dust and grease, absolutely amazing for any kind hard to remove stuff.....think hoarder type homes where dirt may be quite deep or very stubborn. The citric acid is great for lots of things, one use is for limescale removal (if you don't like harsh chemicals, good alternative) use it as you would use a rinse aid in your dishwasher, add maybe a spoonful to an ounce of water and use that instead of the rinsing agent. What I like to do is to fill a spray bottle with water and add a few spoonfuls and that makes a great glass cleaner, again, you can buy window cleaner etc but it's got so many uses, I use it in cooking also and for a nice lemon tea. May I ask what the problem is, is it just that over your dishwasher collected residue but it's clean, it just has water marks? If this is the case then I would sprinkle maybe half a mug or glass at the bottom of the washer and put it on a wash, maybe add more if quite severly full of limescale. Hope this helps?

[@woodstream6137]

I'm curious if anyone here has run this through their dishwasher? Washing up liquid i think is British for what Americans call dish soap and half a mug might cause a sudsing overload??

[@questionmark9819]

@@woodstream6137 oh this mixture would not be for a dishwasher, I would never recommend such a high quantity of soap etc as it foam up and cause s major issue. This mixture is for if I'm washing something greasy or tough dirt build up, even if it's not mega dirty but if I just want to be able to wash something super quickly. One tablet should be enough for a regular dishwasher, I would add citric acid occasionally to either a dishwasher or washing machine but that doesn't cause any build up. I do the same for kettles and irons and when you're finished you can make yourself a lovely iced tea and add a dash of citric acid lol

[@TheAmariieXperience]

This is amazing. Thank you so much. ❤🙏🏼

[@tedtolentino4955]

Hi, great video. Question: why was the screen and filter removed for the second cycle with baking soda?

[@Goldenwoodz]

Perfect job! A lot of people think you can just wipe the interior down and the door seals and clean the filter and then it’s good to go. No, the cleaning cycles are extremely necessary. The machine can sanitize itself by not only whatever cleaner you prefer but the heat of the water by ensuring you select options to cycles like HI TEMP and or SANI to properly sanitize the dishwasher. Since there’s no dishes the full force of the wash arms can focus on the interior while the cleaner in the water cleans the sump and pump module as it runs ensuring a fully cleaned and rinsed result.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thank you for the input!!

[@woodstream6137]

I throw one of those cleaner tabs in there without any dishes every few months when i think about it. Dishwasher is old enough i can't find it on whirlpools site and I've been here 7 years and never cleaned the filter. Going to give it a go. Anxious to try the baking soda hack. I was generally reading about not mixing baking soda and vinegar to clean and specifically they say to use baking soda for cleaning and vinegar as a rinse. Either order, posters machine looks great now!

[@cindyschell4462]

Great instructional video! Never cleaned my dishwasher until bottom of it look like a dried lake with gunk Yuck!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Glad it helped!

[@mamaj8810]

oh my- thanks for showing us this!

[@kevinbarry3548]

Great video--thank you!

[@Mark-ko2ir]

Thank You! I needed this.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

You're so welcome!

[@chrissimon8368]

I cleaned the filter and picked up the bottom debris. Otherwise, it looked clean. Then I ran a regular cycle with 34% hydroperoxide solution to remove any odors. If that doesn't get it clean nothing will. I have gallons of the stuff. I use it to remove and clean anything organic.

[@janetbradley97]

Wow I have the exact same dishwasher 😮😮😮😮 I'm doing this next Sunday or Saturday 😊😊😊😊

[@veggie_central]

Hey, thanks for sharing this. How do I get rid of the dirty water underneath the dishwasher filter? Is that a drainage issue?

[@travisshumard7761]

Best maintenance pro in denver! 🎉

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thank you!!!

[@sylvia5623]

I can't find the vent. Any ideas? Thanks for the great vid!

[@Downstream33]

Perfect, thank you!

[@amaia424]

So with the vinegar cycle you left the screen and filter on, and for the 2nd baking soda cycle you removed them and put them on the rack?

[@nottabotta2046]

Absolutely brilliant

[@allenrluikart2600]

thanks sooooo much...was wondering why performance was down....it was gross filthy ..running first load now...and will address yearly from now on!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Allen!

[@kelza_]

My ge dishwasher has standing water in the filter pit, but when I probe the area with (gloved) hands I can’t feel any blockages. Should I call maintenance or can I fix this?

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

Household tips with Billy Bob Thornton 🤣

[@alma.702]

My filter looks like it needs clr or something. What should l use to clear it after it's clean

[@zach7206]

No way I’m not using gloves for this 😂

[@tracietackett5104]

How do you clean the tiny holes in the water arms.

[@pemayangchen4586]

Thank you ❤

[@Justicejamesb]

Awesome man, thank you so much!!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Glad it helped!

[@Angel-ni2yn]

Thank you, this is helpful

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Hell5150]

Awesome ours is so gross I could cry I keep the filter clean but it gets mold in it and a jelly like residue . I’m going to clean it tonight and hope ours turns out as nice as yours . Thank you for the tip .

[@hereim5648]

Thanks for sharing.

[@MrsMessyMama]

So incredibly helpful! I using bleach instead of vinegar, but I already feel better about it

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

just don't mix the two 👍

[@HoodGrownGenius]

Loved loved loved it!

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thank you!

[@brunog.8920]

Just replaced by GE Profile from 20 years ago with a new Boch. We gave the GE Profile to my step mother and it is still working and squeeky clean: I never spent any time cleaning it because we always rinse our dishes before putting them into the dishwasher ...

[@spacegazette4781]

What about the Jet Dry compartment next to the Detergent? How do we deal with this?

[@sudarattangtrongwanit5190]

Thank you so much.

[@arielledang115]

I have this same dishwasher. There is mildew in the little things that spin. How do you remove it from there? I clean all the things you showed regularly

[@evelyneself4938]

Beautiful.

[@angelasheppard7197]

Thank you. Saved me a manufacturer call

[@vaughnslavin9784]

Thank you!

[@normac17]

Tried it today... thank you 🎉

[@marceliarakoski6394]

Good video thanks

[@PlebeianTheWise]

If you’re using bleach clean it off fully before using vinegar. Bleach + vinegar = chlorine gas.

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Thanks for the tip!

[@nancyhoesch9073]

Agreed. Combining those 2 is a dangerous recommendation. You should re-do this video with that taken out. Seriously.

[@Unknown01010101]

@@ApartmentMaintenancePro Please fix and re-upload!! Super dangerous reccomendations you're making

[@CreachterZ]

He’s not mixing a bunch of bleach with the vinegar. Just the tiny bit of residue from the cleaning. It’s fine.

[@mattkennedy6115]

@@CreachterZSeriously, and rinsing it off with water dilutes it even further. People always have something to say

[@johna7446]

I had to scrape mine over the trash can. Thanks for the step by step

[@tomthekiller9850]

Hm it's most likely nothing to be worry about but cleaning the filter with bleach and the rest with vinegar could it not be dangerous?

[@alexdaniel6043]

Great, thank you!

[@janetbradley97]

Can I use Comet Soft Scrub to clean the filter???

[@sndl33]

I used the cup of vinegar method and after running a cycle there was a lot of black sediment in the cup. Any idea why?

[@darleneuptagrafft9232]

thanks a bunch!!!

[@danielacontreras1265]

Thanks! 😊

[@veronicasalas2666]

New sub! Thank you 😊 👍

[@troycarothers8254]

Don't forget to remove both spray arms and check for clogged spray holes. Also take a toothbrush to the underside of that float "top hat" where grease buildup will cause it to not function properly.

[@katieheinrich]

Thank you for this! Great video, straight to the point… just started the first cycle with vinegar. I used gloves :P

[@ApartmentMaintenancePro]

Let us know how it turns out 👍