This is how you should wash your dishwasher. “Hard much more”

This is how you should wash your dishwasher.

The dishwasher needs cleaning, too. If you're not sure how to do it, it's best to follow this step by step. When you take care of this equipment you will see that “it lasts much longer”. See the care shared by the Super Organized page.

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29/08/2026
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Adriano Guerreiro

Pass one wet cloth in the rubber and edges area who end up hoarding a lot of dirt. The arms and the water outlet area should also be free of waste and dirt.

On the other hand deeper cleanliness may be required with some regularity. You should consult the manufacturer’s instructions to do so in the best way, with the products and the most appropriate programme.

Among other tips that suggest to keep the machine always clean goes through always remove the leftover food from the dishes. Larger waste can be accumulated in the filters and in the water outlet zones.

Also be careful to do not overload the machine. It's always better when it's almost complete, but there should always be room to pass water throughout the cycle.

Never wash these objects in the dishwasher – they can get ruined

Yes, in the kitchen the most useful appliance is undoubtedly the dishwasher. It is very versatile and ends with the need to wash everything by hand. Some objects and utensils should not even be washed in the machine. Who says so are the different experts that BestLife has consulted.

Any metal other than stainless steel (cover or aluminium) should not even be placed on the machine. If you do, you will very likely start to lose color and/or rust. All wooden utensils, whether planks or cutlery, must be hand-washed. They can, with the heat of the machine, not form or crack. 

Also thermal bottles, and other similar objects, should not be washed in this household appliance. Because high temperatures have the ability to spoil the vacuum seal that makes them so effective. Another tip is before you put any jar in the machine make sure you don't have stickers. If you are able to clog the filter or the machine drain. 

For kitchen knives to remain sharp and effective they should not be exposed to the temperatures of this machine. The graters are also on the list not only because they also become less sharp, but also because the machine cannot clean all the holes, as it should be.

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