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Dirty Dishwasher Smells

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Real Estate Agent with Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 SA5376460000

Is there an odor from your dishwasher? 

 

You've already ran your disposal and still smell the odor.  You've cleaned out your sink with vinegar, baking soda and every cleaning product you can think of AFTER running your dishwasher.  And yet, the odor persists. 

 

BUT, have you checked the filter inside the dishwasher?  Check the bottom of your dishwasher and search for the filter cap. Unscrew the cap to check for debris and grime.   Clean the filter with a soft brush under running water with dishwasher soap.  After you remove the filter, pour in some white vinegar and replace the cleaned filter. Now run your dishwasher again. 

 

The odor should be gone! 

 

P.S. From personal experience, I never knew this filter existed.  Thanks to my friends, I learned something new and my dishwasher smells a lot better!

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jan - irksome for sure.  

Apr 16, 2022 07:09 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Apr 16, 2022 07:22 PM
Kathy Streib

Apr 20, 2022 03:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is great information to share. 

Happy Easter!

Have a very special day and an outstanding week.

Apr 17, 2022 04:28 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jan. What a great Spring cleaning tip! Thanks! Enjoy your day.

Apr 17, 2022 04:52 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Jan,

Well who knew? Loved your dishwasher cleaning tip and so glad Kathy Streib featured your post in her "Ah-ha" moments for the week! Wishing you a blessed Easter Sunday!

Apr 17, 2022 05:44 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Thank you for passing along.  Good tip that many of us will find very helpful, I am sure.  Enjoy your Easter.  Mark

Apr 17, 2022 09:08 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Ok so this is something that I never ever thought of.  Thanks for the tip.

Apr 18, 2022 06:10 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

That certainly makes sense as not everyone re-rinses their dishes and that scum has to go someplace

Apr 18, 2022 06:30 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Kathy Streib ,  Nina Hollander, Broker   & Jeff Dowler, CRS I had a feeling your husband would know Kathy!  Not a lot of people know about this little trick, so if you did count yourself helpful to your clients!  

 

Apr 18, 2022 10:04 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Kat Palmiotti not sure if Montana is the same as Arizona, but if you don't use your dishwasher much, the gaskets don't perform as well.  Here we're told to use the dishwasher at least weekly as they'll break down.  There are several reasons, but I won't list those as I'm not a dishwasher expert and know there are others here that have more knowledge on that appliance!  Since you don't use it much, no worry about the filter! 

Apr 18, 2022 10:06 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Myrl Jeffcoat not a lot of peeps know about the filter.  If it helps someone, I'm happy! 

Michael Jacobs it is irksome, but I'm happy to report the smell is gone! 

I'm glad it's helpful Roy Kelley 

Apr 18, 2022 10:11 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Wayne Martin a good tidbit to share with your clients! 

Dorie Dillard Austin TX glad it's helpful and thanks for letting me know! 

Apr 18, 2022 10:12 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you for stopping by Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho !  Hope your Easter was a good one.  

You're very welcome Charita Cadenhead !  BTW, my daughter is a realtor in Huntsville!  I used to live there.  

Yup Ed Silva and I just cleaned that scum out of my dishwasher!  Glad that was helpful for you!

Apr 18, 2022 10:14 AM
Charita Cadenhead

Small world as they say.  I see your daughter i following in your footsteps.

Apr 18, 2022 10:41 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Yes it is; and yes she is Charita Cadenhead !  We have some great discussions!

Apr 18, 2022 11:28 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

A smart tip Jan. Thanks for sharing and Happy Monday!

Apr 18, 2022 11:04 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! !  I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend!

Apr 18, 2022 11:27 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

We had a quiet one, FaceTiming yesterday with our boys and their families. Hope yours was memorable!

Apr 18, 2022 11:31 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

Definitely going to have to check that out!

I learned about a year ago about the "cabin filter" in the car, access through the glove box. It was completely filthy after 4 years of not knowing I had that!

Apr 20, 2022 06:10 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

My current dishwasher has a filter that's easy to clean, so I do it regularly. The old one had a filter that required taking the darn thing out to get at the filter from underneath. Then the filter had to be replaced. A really dumb design.

Apr 20, 2022 04:07 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Good for you faye schubert !  At least you found that filter!

Marte Cliff that is a silly design.  Funny how design elements can be so wrong!

Apr 20, 2022 06:32 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Also running a recommended cleaner through your washing machine helps to reduce smells as well.  Thanks for the tip about dishwashers. I will have my husband check out our portable.

May 07, 2022 08:57 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Glad you found it helpful Leanne Smith !   Yes, you're right! 

May 09, 2022 06:40 PM