Hint: You should be.
In case you were wondering, yes,you really need to be cleaning your dishwasher.
This helps it perform to the utmost of its ability, leaving your dishes cleaner and more sanitized.
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For newer models, the filter is a cylinder-shaped part often located on the bottom of your dishwasher.
For some older models, it’ll appear like a flat mesh plane on the bottom.
For others, you’ll have a filter on top and bottom.
In that case, both need to be cleaned.
It takes only a few minutes, so it’s easy to work into your seasonal deep-cleaning schedule.
