Over time, dishwashers stop cleaning as well as they used to and need a bit of a cleaning. The Kitchn points to two parts of your dishwasher, the trap and the seals, that might be in need of a little care.
It's always a little counterintuitive to clean a machine that's made for cleaning, but your dishwasher catches all kinds of gunk throughout the day. To keep it running smoothly, just keep clean two parts of it:
Clean the dishwasher trap: Down in no mans land, under the lower sprayer, there's usually a piece that is removable. Under it you'll usually find bits of food that didn't make it out the drain or even pet hair (eww) if you have a fur-ball of any kind running around your home. Sometimes the tray comes out fully so it can be rinsed in the sink; sometimes a towel is needed to remove the gunk build-up.
Clean the dishwasher seals: After a few months of use, your dishwasher accumulates a little bit of ick and stick around the rubber gasket in the door as well and often around the soap door as well. Make sure to give them a once-over with a damp towel to keep the grime down.
As for normal cleaning, the Kitchn recommends running your dishwasher with a cup of white vinegar now and again to clean out old foot particles and keep it fresh. Combine all that with a properly loaded dishwasher and you'll have clean dishes every time.
10 Tips to Help the Dishwasher Run Better | The Kitchn
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