How to Bleach a Dishwasher

In addition to smelling and looking bad, a buildup of mold and mildew in your dishwasher can prevent your dishes and utensils from getting properly clean, and may even pose a health risk. Chlorine bleach not only kills the microorganisms that cause these problems, but can also whiten the interior of your dishwasher.

Toothbrush
Baking soda paste
1/2 cup of bleach
Bowl or cup
Towel
2 cups of distilled white vinegar

Instructions

- 1
  Open your dishwasher. Remove all dishes and utensils, and any leftover dishwasher soap in the soap dispenser. Remove food particles or any other debris -- especially in the utensil holder and dishwasher rack -- with a toothbrush dipped in baking soda paste.
- 2
  Place 1/2 cup of liquid bleach on the bottom shelf of the dishwasher in a bowl or cup. Run a regular wash cycle. Allow the dishwasher to complete the entire cycle, including the drying mode.
- 3
  Remove the cup or bowl from the dishwasher. Wipe down the inside of the dishwasher with a dry towel to ensure that no bleach remains.
- 4
  Place a cup or bowl containing 2 cups of white vinegar on the bottom rack of the dishwasher, and run a low-wash cycle. Stop the dishwasher halfway through the cycle, and allow the vinegar to sit in the dishwasher for 20 minutes before completing the cycle.

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