how to clean a dishwasher

hampsterpoo

yes the arms are spinning and the waters getting hot, like bunny200 says theres a dead spot

tattoed_bum

does anyone use these in there machine if so how often

i have always just sprayed the inside of the machine with diluted flash or similar put it on an empty wash and it has always came out sparkling ,
the dishwasher is now 8 yrs old .

but my MIL thinks that this will damage my machine .

has anyone any ideas on this thanks

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Hi tattoed bum,

There's an earlier thread with lots of tips that should help so I've added your thread to it to keep all the suggestions together.

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Sarahsaver

in my DW instructions it says the guarantee is invalidated if you use vinegar! Beware if you need to call for a repair and a replacement!

chunky79

I have just run mine with tesco dishwaher cleaner today. (on the 60 wash) £1.98 for 2 bottles. Its come up nice and smells fab too.

Just to note. i have had my dishwasher for 3 years its running fine. I only ever use dishwasher products. My friend who repairs them has told not to use vinegar although he has never said why????and as a posted earlier it states in some of the warranties that if you use vinegar in can invalidate your warranty. Also i always rinse everything, i never actually put a dirty pot in it this way it does not smell. I only do a clean on it every 3 to 4 months as i don't need to do it any more often as it does not get dirty....AND i never ever buy expensive tablets anymore Mr t value ones do just as good at a 1/3 of the price.

hampsterpoo

hampsterpoo wrote: »

hi , the dishwasher (bosch excel) has started not to clean dishes on the bottom shelf, such as bowls & saucepans that are face down , cleans plates and everything else.
I've cleaned the arms, they werent blocked anyway , checked the salt & rinse aid.
Any ideas ?

just noticed today that the bottom arm isnt spinning anymore , it moves freely but when the machines on its not spinning at all.
Checked the filters etc again and the arms and nothing was blocked.The water seems to trickles out of it .
Any ideas ?

smartandshrewd

Hi

Does anyone have any tips for alternative ways to give my dishwasher its regular clean? Those bottles of Finish are too expensive!

Thanks

trying-very-trying

How about vinegar and a lemon.

pigpen

Ring the local service centre and get some from them.. it is the same stuff as finish but it £10 for 15 sachets and you tip it in the powder drawer and run the machine through a normal hot wash... bonus is.. you can use it in the wahsing machine as well.

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Hi smartandshrewd,

Welcome to MSE :hello:

There's a recent thread on cleaning the dishwasher that may help:

how to clean a dishwasher

I'll add your thread to that one later to keep the suggestions together.

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