"Michael "Dog3"" > wrote in message
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> "bj" >
> : in rec.food.cooking
>
>>
>> "Charlene Charette" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Usually I run the dishwasher and when it's done I prop the door open
>>> to let the dishes air-dry. We've been munching on Thanksgiving
>>> leftovers so I left the clean dishes in the dishwasher for a few
>>> days. I started to notice a smell from the kitchen and discovered
>>> that the last time it was run the water didn't drain and there was
>>> soured water sitting in the bottom. I emptied the dishwasher and ran
>>> it empty. Whatever caused the clog seems to have corrected itself,
>>> but the dishwasher still has a funky smell. The dishes that were in
>>> it have the same smell, but since they are metal, class and ceramic
>>> I'm hoping they'll be fine after another run through the dishwasher.
>>> I suspect the smell in the dishwasher is in the plastic. Any
>>> suggestions for removing the smell?
>>>
>>> TIA,
>>> --Charlene
>>>
>> There is a couple products for you to try at the store. But first you
>> may want to try vinegar. It is great for cleaning the inside of
>> appliances to eliminate odors and help with hard water buildup and
>> soap build up. Run your machine through a regular cycle with a cup of
>> vinegar. If you do this once a month it'll keep things fresh. Products
>> you could try: Lemi-shine (my favorite)
>> Dishwasher Magic
>
> I was going to suggest the vinegar method and then maybe a second run
> with with the chlorine bleach that Wayne suggested.
>
> Michael

Where do you put the vinegar? The detergent dispenser doesn't hold 1 cup.
If you poured it into the bottom of the dishwasher, wouldn't that be the
first thing to go down the drain in the pre-wash part of the cycle?

Sharon