Step 2 – Vinegar Wash
Next, place a shallow dishwasher-safe bowl into the bottom rack of your empty dishwasher, then pour around 1 cup of white vinegar into the bowl. (You could use apple cider vinegar in a pinch, but there’s some risk that a non-clear vinegar could discolor or stain plastic interior surfaces.) Close your dishwasher door, then start a wash cycle on your dishwasher’s hottest setting.
Step 3 – Baking Soda Wash
When the first wash cycle is complete, remove the bowl and sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda into the bottom of your dishwasher. Run the dishwasher on another hot water cycle, and wipe down the exterior of the dishwasher with a damp microfiber cloth in the meantime.
In most cases, dishwashers turn out perfectly clean and fresh following the second wash cycle. However, if you’re dealing with tough stains, mold, or mildew issues, a third wash cycle (this time using bleach) can help.
Bleach Wash (Optional)
To eliminate mold and mildew or other tough messes, add 1 cup of chlorine bleach to the bottom of the dishwasher and run another full wash cycle.
(Warning: Skip this step if your dishwasher has a stainless steel interior, as bleach can permanently damage or discolor stainless steel.)
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