How to Properly Clean a Dishwasher Drain

 A dishwasher is a workhorse in the kitchen. Using detergent and the mechanical force of hot water sprays, it sweeps away food bits and grease from dirty dishes, flushes the soil down a drain, rinses away the detergent residue, and dries the dishes. Most of us take the machine for granted until it stops working correctly or develops an odor that won't go away. When that happens, it may be time to clean the dishwasher drain.

Signs that your dishwasher drain needs cleaning include an odor or standing water on the dishwasher floor when a cycle is complete. If cleaning the drain sounds difficult, it usually isn't. However, you should investigate other sources as well. A clogged dishwasher filter can cause slow draining and odors. Be sure to clean it as well as the drain.

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