Most of us load a dishwasher daily, but we rarely think of how to clean a dishwasher filter. This part is very important because if left unattended, a dishwasher filter is the spot for trapping bits ...

Key Points A dishwasher filter traps bits of food to help prevent clogs in the main drain line.The filter needs special attention to remove stuck-on food and can be cleaned with vinegar.Soak the ...

A good dishwasher can take a load of soiled, food-streaked dishes and leave them sparkling clean. So where do those little crumbs and food particles go? It comes down to a relatively small, ...

Is your dishwasher stinky? Are you finding bits of food left on your dishes after a wash? Do your dishes feel gritty? Before you call for a repair or write an angry letter to Whirlpool and cc your ...

Cleaning your kitchen doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Dare we say it could be fun? Welcome to BA’s Cleaning Week: Consider this your trusty guide to the nooks and crannies that you definitely are not ...

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From cramming your freezer to capacity to failing to clean the inside of your dishwasher regularly, certain costly mistakes ...

Unfortunately, for most of us, food residue and scraps don't just disappear. Here's what you need to do. If you never ...

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 ...

Since a dishwasher cleans other items, you may be tempted to assume that it washes itself and, as a result, fail to clean it as required. It is one of the most important kitchen appliances, coming ...

We have good news and bad news regarding this trusty piece of kitchen equipment. The bad news is that your dishwasher has a filter you’ve probably never opened or bothered to clean (and which you ...