Dishwasher cleaning products

dishwasher cleaning products A dishwasher is a device designed to clean dishes, but it also requires proper care, otherwise, at some unfortunate moment, it will stop working. To ensure effective and comprehensive dishwasher maintenance, you need to find and purchase a good dishwasher cleaner. We'll discuss how to buy a good dishwasher cleaner or how to make your own below.

Manual or automatic cleaning?

Many people think that if they've purchased a good dishwasher cleaner and followed the instructions, that's all they need to do. This isn't true. Automatic cleaning alone won't remove all the dirt; a little manual work is required. Experts recommend starting with manual cleaning. We will not cover how to do manual cleaning separately in this article, you can find out about that in the article How to clean a dishwasher yourself.

Suffice it to say that it needs to be cleaned:

trash filter;
space under the impeller;
impeller nozzles;
dishwasher tank walls;
baskets for dishes;
rubber seals.

Once the above components have been thoroughly cleaned, you can begin the automatic cleaning of the dishwasher. This will remove mold, limescale, and other contaminants that cannot be removed manually. Conclusion: To thoroughly clean your dishwasher from various types of dirt, you must first use a brush by hand., and then machine clean it with a special product, and then you can count on your dishwasher serving you faithfully for many years.

A review of the best store-bought cleaning products

Now that we've covered the dishwasher cleaning process, it's time to choose a high-quality and safe automatic cleaning product. It's crucial that the cleaning product not only effectively removes mold, grease, and limescale, but also doesn't damage vulnerable parts of your dishwasher, such as rubber seals. To make your selection easier, we've compiled a brief overview of cleaning products available at your local hardware store.

Please note: Finish has traditionally held a monopoly on the Russian dishwasher cleaning market, but recently, worthy competitors have emerged.

Calgonit Fusion Power. An effective and safe dishwasher cleaner from the Finish line. Calgonit Fusion Power from Finish has two layers of cleaning fluid: blue and clear. The blue layer will remove greasy deposits and disinfect the machine, including removing mold, while the clear layer is designed to combat limescale. The manufacturer recommends cleaning the product once a month. The average price for a 250 ml bottle is $3.
Finish Rinse. A powerful, concentrated, yet safe dishwasher cleaner made in Japan. Its unique feature is that it creates a special chemical layer on the surface of the dishwasher parts, preventing the accumulation of grease, mold, and bacteria. The components effectively break down limescale and prevent its formation for a period of time. Cleaning should be performed every four months. The average price for a 60 ml bottle is $4.

Important! Finish Rinse cannot be used to clean dishwashers that do not have a rinse aid dispenser.

UniPlus. A dishwasher cleaner made in Germany. It removes all types of dirt, including grease, from your dishwasher, creating a protective film inside that prevents the growth of bacteria and mold. By cleaning it every two months, in addition to hand cleaning, you'll completely protect your dishwasher from bacteria, limescale, mold, and grease. The cleaning solution is packaged in 250 ml bottles and costs an average of $5 per bottle.
Rinnova Lavastoviglie. A high-quality Italian product for comprehensive dishwasher cleaning. It not only removes limescale and grease deposits, bacteria and mold, but also creates an obstacle to their further formation.The product should be used once every 3 months. The price for a 280 ml bottle is $4.70.

Recipes for the best home cleaning products

Finish dishwasher cleaner is certainly not a panacea. Experienced homeowners claim that you don't need to buy a store-bought cleaner to rid your dishwasher of grease and grime; you can make one yourself. But here's the problem: there are countless dishwasher cleaner recipes available online, but it's unclear which one is truly safe and effective. Our experts have compiled recipes for the best homemade dishwasher cleaners for you, and here they are.

Cleaning with baking soda and vinegar. Here's how to clean: Remove the dishwasher's dust filter and mesh, then take out the dish rack and impeller. Rinse these parts in a basin filled with soapy water. Then, replace all the parts. Place a glass of 9% vinegar at the bottom of the tank, and carefully fill the walls, basket, rubber bands, and other elements with baking soda.Next, we run a long wash cycle at a temperature of 60⁰We are waiting for the result.
Cleaning with borax. First, clean the dishwasher by hand, then wash the tank walls, basket, impeller, rubber seals, and other parts with a damp sponge. Take a bag of powdered borax and sprinkle it on all interior surfaces of the dishwasher, then run a long wash cycle.
Baking soda with hydrogen peroxide. Take a packet of baking soda and empty it into a bowl. Add a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and 20-30 drops of essential oil (your favorite). Stir the resulting paste and place it in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove the bowl with the thickened paste and form it into a ball. Place the ball in the dish rack and run a long wash cycle at high temperature.

To summarize, if we believe the aggressive advertising, there are no other dishwasher cleaning products on the Russian market other than those produced under the Finish brand. In reality, this is not true. There are many good products from different manufacturers that are no worse, and maybe even better, than Finish. You can also avoid buying dishwasher cleaner altogether and make your own, giving your dishwasher a great clean for next to nothing.