Dishwashers are trusted kitchen devices that have become commonplace in most homes today. But, as with most devices, they require a certain level of maintenance to preserve their longevity. Thankfully, the experts at V-Max Plumbing are here to help.
Here’s how to clean your dish washer filter in a few easy steps.
Keeping Your Dish Washer Filter Clean
It’s essential to keep your dish washer filter clean for several reasons, but one of the main reasons is that it helps with ensuring your dishes are clean after every wash cycle. The filter must be routinely cleaned to make sure it runs its best throughout its lifetime.
In addition to your routine dish washer filter cleans, you can also follow these tips to help keep your filter clean:
- Add a monthly reminder in your calendar to clean the filter
- Run a cleaning cycle when the dish washer is empty monthly
- Before loading dishes scrape any excess food away
How to Clean Your Dish Washer Filter
Once a month, you should take the time to clean your dish washer filter. Here’s how.
Locating and Removing Your Dish Washer Filter
The filter of your dishwasher can be found on the interior floor of the machine. You’ll likely have to remove the bottom rack to find and remove the filter.
There should be helpful arrows printed on your dish washer filter to help direct you to twist and remove the filter from the floor. Some machines will have multiple filters that you can remove; whatever you can be sure to take that out.
Preparing a Cleaning Solution
Filling a large bowl or sink with large water, add in a few drops of a mild dishwashing detergent liquid. For the best effectives, find a solution that includes a degreaser to remove build up gunk.
Cleaning the Dish Washer Filter
Place any elements of the filter you were able to remove into the cleaning solution and allow it to soak. Once a few minutes have passed, use a soft-bristled nylon brush to scrub the surface of the filters then rinse well in hot water.
Wiping Down the Housing
Before returning the cleaned dishwasher filter to its housing, clean the area out thoroughly. Use hot soapy water on a dishcloth or sponge to wipe it clean. Once you’ve completed this step it’s time to return the filter.
V-Max Plumbing Services
If you’re still having issues with food stuck on food on your dishes, give the experts at V-Max Plumbing a call. Check out our website for more details on the residential and commercial plumbing repair and installation services V-Max has to offer.
Throughout Southern California residential and commercial properties, V-Max Plumbing has been successful in clearing drains. Should you require our assistance outside of regular business hours, V-Max Plumbing also offers 24/7 emergency services.
Visit us online or call us today at (562) 850-3337 for your free quote.
