Dishwashers can harbor some yucky stuff: funky smells, lingering residue, and even mold. The odor and sight of a dirty dishwasher is off-putting, but more importantly, your machine doesn't perform well when it's not clean. That ultimately translates to dishes that are less than sparkling . The fix: Learn how to clean your dishwasher the right way. We asked experts for their best tips to get the job done.

Vera Peterson , president of Molly Maid , a Neighborly company offering housecleaning services

Jelina Saliu , cleaning expert and president of Safely , a producer of dish and hand soaps founded by Kris Jenner and Emma Grede

How Often to Clean a Dishwasher

Dishwasher cleaning frequency depends on how much it's used. Generally, Vera Peterson recommends cleaning your machine eve

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