{"id":29231,"date":"2023-06-09T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=29231"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:58:14","slug":"eco-friendly-cleaning-this-is-how-to-get-your-dishwasher-spotlessly-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/milieuvriendelijk-schoonmaken-zo-krijg-je-de-vaatwasser-blinkend-schoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-friendly cleaning: this is how to get your dishwasher spotlessly clean!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The dishwasher is an indispensable kitchen helper for many people. At thegreenlist.nl<\/em> we also love this appliance, despite it being quite an energy guzzler. Fortunately, you can use your dishwasher a little more sustainably, which makes a difference after all. An important part is maintenance. If you keep your dishwasher properly cleaned regularly, you can enjoy it for longer. Mascha is our expert on eco-friendly cleaning and shares especially for readers of thegreenlist.nl <\/em>her best eco-friendly cleaning hacks. This time, she shares how she takes good care of her dishwasher. Guess what?<\/em> You need less violent cleaning stuff than you think.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This is how to clean the dishwasher in an environmentally friendly way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In our house, the dishwasher is used daily for dirty dishes. I prefer to run the dishwasher on a low temperature or eco mode, as it saves water and energy. I also make sure I clean the dishwasher properly every month. Because you might think that such a dishwasher also washes itself clean inside along with the dishes, but nothing could be further from the truth! What about food residues, soap scum and bacteria that cause foul odours? To make sure you don't end up with expensive repairs, or even worse a broken machine, proper maintenance is very important. And doing longer with your appliances is of course a very sustainable choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dishwasher more likely to break down due to poor maintenance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It certainly can! Rubbers weather due to dirt and soap residue remaining on them. Clogged filters can also cause your dishwasher not to work. If water does not drain properly or rubbers do not work properly, you can get leaks as a result. In short, your dishwasher can suffer usage damage from food residues, soap scum, grease and limescale. This puts you at risk of having to replace parts sooner or ending up with a broken dishwasher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Baking soda: a panacea for cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With a few basic products, you can do all the jobs around the house. I like to use natural vinegar, baking soda, citric acid and green soap. That way you don't have an overflowing kitchen cupboard, you use fewer plastic bottles and it's also good for your budget. For cleaning the dishwasher, I use baking soda. Baking soda is available in most supermarkets these days, but you can certainly find it online in sustainable (zero waste) webshops. Don't look for it on the cleaning products shelf; it is often found among baking products, because it is also edible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can clean the dishwasher in a few steps.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainable cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taking good care of your things will make them less likely to break down and allow you to use them for longer. So you buy fewer new appliances and other items and reduce your environmental impact. And you can also clean with consideration for the environment. Choose cleaning products such as natural vinegar<\/a>, baking soda<\/a>, citric acid<\/a> and green soap has minimal impact on the environment. By not using too much hot water and being economical in dosing your detergent, you make a sustainable choice. By cleaning sustainably, you reduce the impact of cleaning on the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sustainable cleaning of your dishwasher<\/h2>\n
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Your dishwasher consists of lots of different parts that can get quite dirty. That may seem like a lot of work, but with my step-by-step plan, you will have a shiny and clean machine again in no time. Use a soft cloth and a bowl of warm water. With a tub, you use much less hot water than with a running tap. I clean the dishwasher every month. To avoid forgetting, I often set a task in my online diary to remind myself.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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