Food accumulates in your dishwasher, feeding mold and bacteria and reducing the water flow. Here's how to clean your ...

A man loads the top rack of a dishwasher. Top racks are best suited for items that are more sensitive to heat. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) The science is in.

Your dishwasher cleans your dishes, but that doesn't mean you can neglect cleaning your dishwasher. These tablets penetrate grime, residue, and build-up. They remove stains, odor, and limescale. Just ...

Bicarbonate of soda is a safe and mild alkali substance that goes a long way in removing persistent residue left by food waste. Sprinkle one cup of bicarbonate of soda along the bottom of your ...

Keeping your dishwasher in tip-top condition is a must, especially if you depend on it daily. A key part of that is learning how to clean a dishwasher filter. Figuring out how to clean a dishwasher ...

The study compared using a dishwasher vs. hand washing for four loads of dishes per week over 10 years. Using a dishwasher ...