Dishwasher tips for better, more efficient cleaning - CTV News

Using a dishwasher may seem easy, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help get your dirty dishes sparkling clean.

Melissa Pateras, a cleaning influencer on TikTok, says dishwasher filters need cleaning to get the best out of them.

"Most newer dishwasher models have removable filters, they all look a little different. But once you've found yours, all you have to do is take it out," Pateras told CTV's Your Morning on Thursday. "It can be really bad, and you just wash it off with soap and water in your sink."

Over time, food particles get stuck in the filter, Pateras said. She tries to clean her dishwasher once a month since she uses her dishwasher every day.

Another thing people might not know is that dishwashing liquids have an expiration date.

"It took a lot of time from manufacturing to storage to transporting it from the store to your home," he said. "And over time, many key ingredients can break down and become ineffective."

As a rule of thumb, his rule of thumb is to avoid buying in bulk for more than four months to ensure the products are used before their expiration date.

For those who don't have a dishwasher, Pateras offers some money-saving tips. In their opinion, a teaspoon of soap is enough if it is of good quality.

To hear all of Pateras' tips, click on the video at the top of this article.

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