Busy mum shares her 'life-changing' dishwasher cleaning routine that will leave your dishes SPARKLING in one cycle

  • An organised mum-of-two has shared her secret to a super clean dishwasher
  • Chantel Mila said over time, dishwashers build up grime and need cleaning
  • Chantel said you need to empty, soak and wash your filters first of all
  • Then, you need to run a hot cycle with a cup of white vinegar on the top shelf
  • Finally, you should let the dishwasher air dry before filling it up with items again An organised mum-of-two has shared her secret to a super clean dishwasher, and how she gets her dishes sparkling every time.

    Chantel Mila, from Melbourne, said that over time dishwashers build up grime and gunk, so every so often, you need to clean them to ensure they are working to the best of their ability.

    'Here is the simplest way to get cleaner dishes,' Chantel posted in one of her recent TikTok videos.

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    An organised mum-of-two has shared her secret to a super clean dishwasher, and how she gets her dishes sparkling every time (the dishwasher pictured)

    An organised mum-of-two has shared her secret to a super clean dishwasher, and how she gets her dishes sparkling every time (the dishwasher pictured)To start your dishwasher deep clean, you first of all need to remove the filter, and empty, soak and wash it in your sink with dishwashing liquid.

    'Next, get a jug or cup and fill it with white vinegar,' Chantel said.

    Then, place it on the top shelf of your dishwasher where you might store glasses and cups.

    'Run the dishwasher at the hottest temperature for a normal cycle and then let it air dry,' she said.  

    This should give your dishwasher a 'deep clean', and ensure your dishes come out cleaner, brighter and whiter. 

    How to deep clean your dishwasher 

    Chantel shared her five-step method for cleaning your dishwasher (pictured)

    Chantel shared her five-step method for cleaning your dishwasher (pictured)

    STEP ONE: Remove the filter.

    STEP TWO: Empty the filter, wash and then soak it in your sink with dishwashing liquid.

    STEP THREE: Get a jug or cup and fill it with white vinegar.

    STEP FOUR: Place it on the top shelf of your dishwasher and run the dishwasher at the hottest temperature for a normal cycle.

    STEP FIVE: Allow the dishwasher to completely air dry before using it again.

    Source: Mama Mila 

    The reason why the vinegar works so well is because it breaks down any remaining food, grime, soap scum and residue that is left over in the dishwasher. 

    It also helps to sterilise your machine and flush grease, limescale and deposits out of the pipes ahead of its next use. 

    Others recommend throwing in a handful of baking soda to the dishwasher before running it, as this helps to get rid of stubborn smells.

    'Run the dishwasher at the hottest temperature for a normal cycle and then let it air dry,' she said (pictured in action)
    'Run the dishwasher at the hottest temperature for a normal cycle and then let it air dry,' she said (pictured in action)

    'Run the dishwasher at the hottest temperature for a normal cycle and then let it air dry,' she said (pictured in action)

    Thousands of people who saw Chantel's hack were impressed with it, and said they would certainly be giving their dishwasher a deep clean.

    'I'm saving this as I have a house inspection coming up and want it cleaner than it already is,' one commenter posted.

    'Thank you for this, wow I never knew,' another added.

    Others confessed they thought their dishwasher was 'self-washing' whenever they ran a cycle.

    Shocking photos shared in January revealed why you should clean your dishwasher filter at least once a month (pictured)

    Shocking photos shared in January revealed why you should clean your dishwasher filter at least once a month (pictured)

    A mother shared the photos in a Facebook group, warning others about the grime and 'black mould' that appears to have accumulated inside her machine over a short period of time
    A mother shared the photos in a Facebook group, warning others about the grime and 'black mould' that appears to have accumulated inside her machine over a short period of time

    A mother shared the photos in a Facebook group, warning others about the grime and 'black mould' that appears to have accumulated inside her machine over a short period of time

    Shocking photos shared in January revealed why you should clean your dishwasher filter at least once a month.

    The pictures shared on Facebook show a cylindrical filter speckled with tiny black dots and a layer of caked white crust.

    A mother shared the photos in an Australian Facebook group, warning others about the grime and 'black mould' that appears to have accumulated inside her machine over a short period of time.

    After a few minutes, the mum said she submerged the filter in dishwashing tablets dissolved in water to eliminate mould residue before slotting it back into the machine.

    Prolonged exposure to spores from black mould can cause myriad health problems including nausea, vomiting and bleeding in the lungs and nose.

    'I usually toss anything mouldy out. But I can't really do this here,' the mum added.

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