Why Does My Dishwasher Smell?

Keith is here to talk about your dishwasher and some odor issues that may occur.



After using your dishwasher for a couple of months, you can start to have a smell. Most of the time this smell is a sign that you need to clean your dishwasher. The cause could be because of how much hard water the property gets and there might be a buildup of minerals which can leave a smell. The other reason that it might start to smell is that some of the food particles can get caught or trapped in the dishwasher.

We recommend using Lemon Shine or Affresh as they are trusted cleaner brands that specialize in cleaning dishwashers. We highly recommend to clean your dishwasher at least every 6 months or more if you use it more frequently. Most of the time, the smell will go away and it will seem like it's a brand new machine.

If there is still an odor lurking around after cleaning it, there maybe a bigger issues. Recently, there has been reports of Bosch dishwashers having a distinct smell. Our team knows about it and the manufacturer knows about it. Both teams are working hard to figure out what the issue is so that they can fix it.

The next step is to call your manufacturer to let them know about the distinct smell. They might have tips and know of to resolve the issue. If they cannot fix it, they may even replace it. You can find the manufacturer 800 number usually on the tag in the top inside of the dishwasher door usually on the side. Make sure you right down your model number and serial number. This can usually be found on the side panel of the dishwasher door.

You can always call a technician to take a look at it. The technician will do a couple of tests and clean it for himself to diagnose the issues. If he does find an issue, he can then fix it or let you know that you may need the appliance replaced. He then can help you get started on contacting the manufacturer.

When in doubt, call it out. If you smell weird things coming from your dishwasher and if there's still odors don't hesitate to call someone.

Let us know if you have other questions.

5 Tips to Keep Your Refrigerator Running Smoothly

Dustin is here to show you how to take care and maintain your refrigerator properly, so it will last longer.



Here are the tips that they cover in this video, but make sure to watch the full video to get all of the great tips:
1. Clean the coils 1-2 times per year.
2. Check the seal lining for pinching or folds.
3. Deodorize your fridge with either Armand Hammer Baking Soda or with a steam cleaner.
4. Change out your filter every 6 months.
5. Pack your fridge for good air flow.

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Hack: Easily get Rid of that Onion and Garlic Smell

A lot of people love garlic and onion flavor but the smell, well that can be a little overbearing and downright bring someone to tears. The smell can get on your hands and be tough to get out with just soap and water but there is hope.

Stainless Steel when combined with cold water can get rid of most of the smell. Look around the kitchen; you more than likely have plenty laying around.  Knives, spoons, and other utensils will all work. All you need to do is run the knife under cold water and carefully rub the stainless steel.

So why does this work? Well its science! Garlic and onions get their strong aroma from sulfur that gets all over your hands. When you wash your hands it turns into sulfuric acid and has a chemical reaction with the stainless that neutralizes the smell.

Try it out the next time your crushing garlic and cutting up onions. 

Ewww- What’s that Closet Smell?

It’s happened to all of us- on the first warm day of spring, we go to put on that fun summery sundress or pair of linen pants, only to discover that musty, “closet-y” smell emanating from us shortly thereafter. Even if you launder your clothes before hanging them back in your closet at the end of a season, the smell still seems to invade. Over time, remedies such as mothballs and cedar chips have come into existence, but neither is really appealing if you don’t want to smell like chemicals or a hamster cage all day. What are we to do?

Fortunately there is a solution. Follow these steps to keep your clothes smelling springtime fresh, even when you haven’t worn them since last spring:

           Give your Closet a Good Cleaning- First things first, right? To stop the stinky-closet-smell cycle, you must first clean out the closet itself. Purge any items you haven’t worn in one year, and space out hangers for your remaining clothes so they have room to breathe in there. Launder all the clothes you have elected to keep, so you can be sure they start out fresh. If your closet is carpeted, vacuum the floor and get in corners with the crevice tool to remove any dust. If your closet still has that old library sort of smell to it, you may even consider painting to give it that “new” smell.

      Shoo out the Shoes- How many of us really wear all the shoes we currently have in the closet? Since shoes often can be the cause of a musty closet smell, whittling down your shoe collection to only the ones you actually wear can help cut down on odor-causing factors. Once you’ve given the boot (HAHA) to the shoes you don’t wear, wipe down the ones you do wear and sprinkle the insides with baking soda or baby powder. Fresh shoes=fresh closet!

      Absorb the Odor…Naturally- I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to walk around all day smelling like an air freshener dangling from the rearview mirror of a taxi. This is why I elect not to use air fresheners in my closet. Absorbing odor, rather than simply masking it, is a key component of the war on closet stank. Try a natural odor-absorbing agent like coffee grounds, white vinegar, or our good friend baking soda, in a small container with holes punched in the lid. Tuck the container in your closet and you’re all set!

You can take the clothes out of the closet, and you certainly CAN take the closet out of the clothes! Once you’re done making your closet odor-free, you’ll notice a big difference in the way your clothes smell, which can really make a difference in the way you feel!