It can be home from time to time Use a big bend. That’s why cleaning expert Marja Middeldorp helps with everyday problems. This week: clean the dishwasher.
Marja is clear on this: “I hate washing dishes. Especially sinks. I think I was one of the first to have a dishwasher in the Netherlands!” Although this appliance is intended for cleaning, it also needs to be cleaned occasionally, according to Marja. .
Clean the dishwasher filter
Sometimes the dishes don’t dry properly, and a lot of food residue is left behind or turns into a blue haze on the mugs. “If you find your crockery and glasses are no longer clean and shiny after washing, it’s time to investigate,” the cleaning expert advises. “I always start by checking the box and the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher. With my dishwasher, I have to pull the bottom basket towards me and push it up a bit, then I can easily get it off the rails. Often the filter and container have a lot of food debris in them, like vegetables. So it is recommended to clean from time to time.” Marja cleans everything up again with a little washing up liquid, because the parts often get a bit greasy.
“Also check the cabinets from the outside,” the cleaning expert tips. “Often there is still a little coffee left in our coffee cups and we empty it into the dishwasher. Of course this splashes in all directions especially with built-in dishwashers, and dirt ends up on the edges and sides very quickly. You would be amazed at how much dirt you get in there, if you take a look on her “.
Tips for cleaner dishes
• Do not use dishwasher tablets only. “It gets cleaner if you use salt and a little polish. By the way, it’s not that expensive.”
• “Filling a dishwasher is an art. You don’t have to fill it too full.”
• Pre-rinsing is not necessary. “This saves time and water,” Marja says.
• Do not interrupt the program. “Many people just fill the dishwasher and turn it on, only to pause the program after half an hour and quickly fill another cup. Of course you shouldn’t do that. Fill the dishwasher and let the machine do its work. Then that cup goes with the next turn.”
• Do wine glasses really contain blue haze? Then put them in a bath with warm water and some soda. “This also works well for beer mugs that no longer foam well. Let mugs soak in for half an hour, wipe with a sponge, rinse and dry at the end.”
• “Sometimes you don’t always smell like fresh. You can buy specialty soda holders from the supermarket, but I like to use a slice of lemon or some vinegar. This neutralizes bad odors. You just put it in the dirty dishes and the sachet ends.”
Toilet brush in the dishwasher
By the way, Marja does not only use the dishwasher for cooking and eating utensils. “I regularly use a toilet brush in the dishwasher. People sometimes say, ‘Bah! Do you put this in the dishwasher? yes I do. The water is so hot that the bacteria die. I also put parts of the extractor hood, oven racks, and baking trays in the dishwasher. Is something complicated to clean? Hobsaki. Just put it in the dishwasher. No hassles, no scattering.”
Finally, don’t forget the dish towels. Those filthy yellow spots were so dirty that they almost escaped on their own. This is just dirty. Roll it up and put it in the cutlery tray or drawer of the dishwasher,” concludes the cleaning expert.
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