You may not think you need to clean your dishwasher but you really should. Here are 6 cleaning tips

Some areas of your dishwasher are excellent at hiding mold, mildew, and gunk. These areas are usually hard to get into, such as around the bases of spinning arms and along the seals and gaskets. Use warm soapy water and a toothbrush to clean these areas. If you notice mold or mildew, spray 3% hydrogen peroxide to kill the spores.

3. Clean your dishwasher with essential oils

You can quickly run a cleaning cycle with natural ingredients to freshen a musty dishwasher. Simply add a cup of vinegar to the bottom of your dishwasher. Sprinkle a cup of baking soda over the vinegar. Add a few drops of lemon essential oils and run a hot wash cycle. Your dishwasher will be cleaner and smell amazing.

4. Clean the filter weekly
Most dishwasher manufacturers recommend you clean the fine filter once a week. If too much debris and gunk fill your filter, it can cause your dishwasher to overflow all over your kitchen! A weekly cleaning takes just a few minutes. Remove the filter and rinse under hot water. Add a few drops of dishwashing detergent and rub over the filter until it is clean. Rinse well and place back in the dishwasher.

5. Look under the course filter