Cleaning Tip of the Month

Dishwasher Duty - How to clean

Once a week, shake baking soda on a damp sponge and wipe around the machine's edges to remove stuck-on food or stains.

To clean the inside, run an empty cycle with Dishwasher Magic, a product designed to kill bacteria like E.coli. "During cold and flu season, add a quarter-cup of bleach to the regular dish cycle to kill bacteria," says Brian McCarthy. The dishes will be safe and sanitized after the rinse cycle is finished.