Four Things to Try When Your Dishwasher Smells Funky Your dishwasher isn’t supposed to smell like rotten eggs.

LPT: empty the dishwasher first thing every morning and run it every single night even if it’s half empty Extremely useful tip for families and prevents the pile up in the sink or on the bench during the day. This tip has made a massive difference in my household submitted by /u/happyheidiv

LPT – Use both hands when loading a dishwasher Independently pick up items to put away (two glasses, two knives). Then go pro and do two different items with different destinations/origins. Gamifies it, stretches your brain and motor skills, and speeds it up by some significant amount. Use of other body parts to go beyond two items simultaneously is elite level* *No, no don’t do this. s…

Can I cover up the space under the dishwasher with a filler panel? Just installed a new dishwasher. I was wondering if it’s advisable to cover up that gap under the dishwasher with a filler panel to match the rest of the cabinets? Or if I have to keep it unobstructed? submitted by /u/tree_ad

LPT – Place your used lemons in your dishwasher for shinier glasses and a great scent I was given the tip years ago and have been doing it ever since. I find actually a noticeable difference in cleanliness and a subtle citric smell and it’s just one of those awesome tips that improve your life just a little bit more. My glasses are always sparkling and all of my cutlery, cups and plates always come out cleaner. I assume it’s the …

LPT: When hand washing dishes when your dishwasher is empty, use your dishwasher as a drying rack submitted by /u/reptomcraddick

How to Locate and Clean Your Dishwasher’s Filter Even though appliances have replaced many of the household tasks that were once done manually—like washing dishes and clothing—that doesn’t mean they’re completely maintenance-free. For example, we recently discussed the fact that washing machine filters exist and need to be cleaned regularly. Read more…

LPT : Unload your dishwasher bottom rack first This avoids dripping any water that may still be on top rack items onto bottom rack items, reducing the overall number of things that need a little wipe before being put away submitted by /u/Hiphopanonymousous

LPT: Once you load your dishwasher, tap the spray arms to make them turn. This way you will notice if they would get stuck, compromishing the washing result. submitted by /u/Agatio25

How can I fit a dishwasher in here? Hi everyone, this is my first post and a desperate one at that 😂 I have looked for inspiration everywhere regarding how to fit a dishwasher in this kitchen. I have recently bought a new build (in the UK) and the kitchen is small. Underneath the counter in the blank space we have a washing machine and next to that we have a freezer and fridge com…

LPT: Simple tips for your dishwasher Many times, cups and other items on the second rack can collect water during the dishwashing cycle. To prevent getting your dishes on the bottom wet, always empty the bottom drawer first. Seems obvious, but I used to naturally go for that higher drawer first and it always made my dishes below all wet. Unloading the bottom first has saved me dry …

LPT No dishwasher? Have a sink of soapy water ready before you finish cooking/eating. As you’re cooking (and waiting for things to cook), you’ll be able to quickly do your dishes as you use them. When you’re finished eating, all you need to do is scrub your dish(es) and silverware, and you’re good to go. Extra credit: If you have more than one sink bay, keep one of them full of soapy water so you can maintain your dishes throug…

LPT Request: stinky dishwasher Idk where to post this so I hope y’all can help. I just moved into a brand new apartment and my dishes keep smelling like a wet dog after finishing in the dishwasher. I’ve tried the dry boost cycle and also letting them air dry with the washer door open but they still smell. I checked the filter and it was clean, other than standing water. What …

Dishwasher near the drawers. Yes or no? submitted by /u/Dog_in_human_costume

You Can Adjust Your Dishwasher’s Water Pressure If you’ve noticed that sometimes there’s food still stuck to things when they come out of a cycle in the dishwasher, you should check the water pressure switch before you give up on your appliance. The adjustment is simple and can improve the results you get when you use your dishwasher. Here’s how to adjust the water… Read more…

Here’s When Fixing Your Dishwasher Makes More Sense If any of the major appliances in your home were to break, your dishwasher would probably be the least disruptive. Inconvenient? Sure. But given how many households don’t have a dishwasher at all, making do without yours for a bit probably wouldn’t be as bad as life without your refrigerator, for example. Read more…

LPT: Don’t put plastic storage containers like Tupperware, Rubbermaid or Gladware in the dishwasher If you hate the orange stains that come from red pasta sauces or chili, or green/yellow ones from pestos and curries, just hand wash your plastics. I don’t know if it’s the heat or the composition of the dishwasher soap, but I haven’t had a single stained container since I started keeping them out of the dishwasher. It might take a couple of swi…

LPT request – chia seeds left in dishwasher after every cycle Requesting any and all tips on how to remove chia seeds from dishwasher cycles. My husband makes his smoothies with chia and even with rinsing, to no avail, chia seeds always end up at the bottom of every cycle. TIA! I’ve tried doing vinegar on a hot wash cycle and no luck either! submitted by /u/LovelyKatRN

There’s no wrong way to load this dishwasher Bosch’s PowerControl spray arm gives you control over where you want it to clean the hardest. | Image: BoschBosch is claiming its new 800 and Benchmark Series dishwashers could finally lay to rest the debate over the right way to load the dishwasher. The new thing is a PowerControl spray arm that can find the dirtiest dishes wherever you put th…