Your dishwasher's filter is a key contributor to the machine's cleaning effectiveness -- and the reason why pre-rinsing your dishes before loading the dishwasher is largely a thing of the past. (Still ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best dishwashers are undoubtedly irreplaceable everyday appliances for ...

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 ...

When was the last time you cleaned your dishwasher filter? If your answer is never, then you're in the right place. Designed to filter water and capture food residue, your dishwasher filter is a ...

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 ...

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 filter in a ...

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 ...

DISHWASHER FILTERS need to be cleaned every week to ward off bad odours and food build-up. Here's how to clean a dishwasher filter. If you have TikTok, you’ll have seen one of the latest cleaning ...

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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 ...