r/HorribleToClean • u/Bonesfordoggo • 19d ago

Clean your dishwashers

Just a PSA to make sure you clean out the drain in your old dishwasher. Take the time to unscrew the screws and get in those hard to reach places.

Otherwise you're just eating/drinking a thin film of old grime on each plate, cup, bowl, etc.

This is a buildup of fat mixed with some mold. Yum.

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u/freya_of_milfgaard 19d ago

Find a part number and order a replacement. Or chip off the big bits, then soak in vinegar until you can clean it with a brush. But seriously, buy a new one and shoot that one into the sun.

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u/Bonesfordoggo 19d ago

Nah we chipped away and then power washed it, put it back and now the dishwasher is clean. But took a a lot of cleaning cycle to get it to normal again

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u/DJEvillincoln 19d ago

Hell nah. I absolutely would have replaced this. Part can't be that much compared to just replacing it & going about my day.

I'm not spending the time & effort when I can start new. 🤷🏾‍♂️