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How can I remove mold and mildew from my dishwasher?

Mold and Mildew Removal from Dishwasher

Washing dishes creates moistures and moisture creates mildew. This only makes your kitchen cleaning more unpleasant. To remove mold and mildew from your dishwasher, try using a solution of one part bleach to three parts water, increasing the bleach content as necessary.

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8/3/2006 3:03:55 PM
Tracy said:

I also have used baking soda, this really does help... Thanks for the extra tip.

11/27/2007 11:53:08 AM
Jeff said:

How much baking soda?

5/7/2009 9:04:02 PM
Amber said:

My washing machine smells yucky... how do I clean it? I already use bleach in my whites load and it still smells after that. Do I have to take the whole thing apart?

5/7/2009 10:11:24 PM
Amber said:

My washing machine smells yucky... how do I clean it? I already use bleach in my whites load and it still smells after that. Do I have to take the whole thing apart?

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