Choosing the right dishwasher detergent can mean the difference between spotless results and having to rewash your dishes.

Do your plates or cookware often come out unclean after a dishwasher cycle? Experts explain the common reasons why.

Have you been using the same sponge to handwash dishes for years? I’d hazard a guess that you haven’t. Even though a sponge is a tool that cleans other items — and I always squeeze and rinse it after ...

The dishes can't get clean if the appliances isn't. Have you been using the same sponge to handwash dishes for years? I’d hazard a guess that you haven’t. Even though a sponge is a tool that cleans ...

Dishwashers should be thoroughly cleaned once a month. Vinegar and baking soda are safe, natural options for cleaning; use them separately in hot cycles, skipping detergent and letting the appliance ...

Among all modern-day appliances, the dishwasher stands out as one of the most convenient inventions. It effectively handles the tedious task of scrubbing and cleaning dozens of dirty dishes daily, ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Katrina Yentch is a Portland, Oregon-based writer from Los Angeles. She has been writing about food (with a ...

It’s fair to say that an underperforming dishwasher is better than no dishwasher at all, but it’s also fair to say that fact doesn’t make living with an underperforming dishwasher any less irritating.

1. Clean the drain filter. Each brand of dishwasher is slightly different. There will probably be a cylindrical, detachable filter through which all of the water drains in the bottom of the dishwasher ...