You’re not cleaning your dishwasher enough – the two kitchen staples you need to get it sparkling

WASHING your dishes is a pretty obvious chore, but what may not be so obvious is cleaning your dishwasher.

All of the food bits and grime from your dirty dishes have to go somewhere, so it inevitably ends in your dishwasher.

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The home experts at Real Simple shared exactly how to give your dishwasher a deep clean[/caption]

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You first want to remove the dishwasher’s filters and give them a good soak in hot water[/caption]

If you don’t clean your dishwasher from time to time, it could end up getting stinky and clogged with grime and will essentially make your dirty dishes dirtier.

Luckily, it’s incredibly simple to deep clean your dishwasher, and you probably already have the two necessary ingredients in your kitchen.

The home experts at Real Simple explained the easy process step-by-step in a video.

First, they pulled back the dishwasher’s bottom rack so that they could easily remove the filters located on the bottom.

Then they ran the filters under the hottest water possible and let them soak.

Next, they drizzled baking soda all over the bottom of the dishwasher and let soak for several hours.”

“Baking soda is a great deodorizer so it’ll help remove any weird smells you may have,” the expert explained.

After letting the baking soda soak, Real Simple then added a bowl of white vinegar to the top shelf and replaced the filters.

Finally, they ran the dishwasher on the hottest setting possible to finish off their deep clean.

At the end of the cycle, the dishwasher was left sparkling clean and free of any gunk.

Also in the comment section, someone suggested: “They have dishwasher cleaner tablets too. Just pop one in every month on an empty cycle. Clean your filters weekly.”

Additionally, you can use baking soda to get your mirrors streak-free.

The white powder is perfect for removing any unwanted ‘stickiness’ or random ‘residue’ from your glass surfaces.

Meanwhile, vinegar can also be used to get the stubborn gunk off your shower head.

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Next, you’ll want to soak your dishwasher in a layer of baking soda[/caption]

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Add a bowl of white vinegar to the top shelf because running the hottest cycle possible[/caption]

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After the hot cycle, your dishwasher will come out squeaky clean thanks to the baking soda and vinegar[/caption]