I've been on quite a cleaning spree here lately! That always seems to happen after Christmas for me. We take down all of the decorations, then I crave clean and simple! The latest cleaning experiment on my list was my dishwasher. I have read that you can get a super clean dishwasher with vinegar, so I had to try it!
This is what I started with...a coffee stained, icky dishwasher...please tell me this is what yours looks like too!
I took this photo of the inside lip of my dishwasher, right where the door connects to the bottom of your dishwasher. Umm...gross!
I filled my trusty Pyrex measuring cup with two cups of white vinegar and ran my dishwasher normally, just like I would if it were full of dishes.
And guess what? It worked like a charm! My dishwasher is all sparkly clean, and it cost me pennies...whoop! I'm interested in seeing how long it stays clean, but I can definitely say I'll be using this method to clean my dishwasher every. single. time! So, now I guess I can add this to my other kitchen cleaning tips! If you have any tips for me, I'd love for you to share them in the comments below!
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Shannon says
Did you pour the vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher?
Marlene Abbott says
I'd like to know this too
Jessica says
You can, but I usually don't.
Cathy says
Wow, I am so glad I found this - cleaning the dishwasher is my to-do list for tomorrow and this is so simple I'll be able to cross it off right away. Thank you, thank you, thank you... Cathy
Theresa says
Just wondering if you ever posted about bathroom cleaner and how to clean that soap scum from the glass shower door without buying lime away or something costly?
Loury says
I use a razor blade and vinegar then I rub wd-40 with an old rag all over the glass. It seems to keep the soap scum away for a while.
Kim says
Spraying the glass doors with Rain-X helps keep soap scum off too.
Kat says
I use an SOS pad and a little water. After that whip and chair on the family to use the freaking squeegy on the glass after showering :)
Russell Snyder says
I was in a hurry to get my shower cleaned. So, I grabbed my car wash and wax solution and my car wash brush. It took very little time and almost no effort to get the grungy shower and glass door sparkly clean. I was amazed. It's the only method for shower and tub cleaning that I use now.
Penny says
Avon Skin So Soft works great to clean glass shower doors and it leaves a fresh scent.
Jessica says
Great tip, thanks for sharing! That stuff is also the BEST mosquito repellent.
Whitney says
So, does this clean the filter as well?
Jessica says
I'm not real sure, Whitney...wish I knew!
Margaret says
Is it safe for stainless steel interior?
Jessica says
Absolutely! I use vinegar to clean all of my stainless steel appliances. ~Jess
Pat Reish says
Did you run the Dishwasher with or without water?
Jessica says
Hi, Pat! Run the dishwasher with hot water so it will help disperse the vinegar. ~Jess
Didi T says
Hi. This may seem silly but I'd also like to know if you add the dishwasher detergent. Also, it you don't feel like celebrating have white vinegar, can you use the brown cider vinegar? Thanks for the tip!
Jessica says
I don't when using this method, but it certainly wouldn't hurt anything. I don't use cider vinegar for cleaning, I always use white, but they both are great cleaners, so use what you have :)
vivian gerard says
how do you put the viigar in the dish washer just in the measuring cup and let it go also how do you disinfect kitchen counters
Desiree says
Does the 2 cups of vinegar work in a stainless steel dishwasher also
Cynthia says
Do you use dishwasher soap as well?