How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter

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If you notice a funky smell coming from your dishwasher and dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they usually do, it’s likely because the dishwasher filter is overdue for a cleaning.

Dishwashers have a filter located under the bottom rack that traps food particles and other debris that comes off of your dishes during each cycle. Over time, this debris can build up on the filter, resulting in poor cleaning performance and an odd smell. In some cases, a clogged up filter can even cause damage to the dishwasher’s mechanical parts. There’s no need to put this job off. Cleaning a dishwasher filter is an easy job you can do in minutes.

How Often to Clean Your Dishwasher Filter

How often you should clean your filter depends on how frequently you use it and how thoroughly you scrape and rinse your dishes prior to putting them in the dishwasher.

“Dishwasher filters should be cleaned about every 6 months,” says Alan Ridgeway, owner of Ridgeway Plumbing Atlanta. “Keeping a filter clean ensures your dishwater is optimized for cleaning and sanitizing your dishes, pots, pans, glasses, and silverware.”