On Dec 3, 9:55�am, "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
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> > "Charlene Charette" > wrote in message
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> >> 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?
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> >> TIA,
> >> --Charlene
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> > 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
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> I was going to suggest the vinegar method and then maybe a second run
> with with the chlorine bleach that Wayne suggested. �

Duh'Wayne is a know-nothing LYING piece of shit.

Never run chlorine bleach through a dishwasher, it will destroy all
the plastic parts, the basket covering, and especially if the unit has
a plastic liner rather than stainless steel. But even more
importantly when chlorine mixes with the typical dishwashing
compounds, even residual amounts, a deadly gas is created.

From now on run the unit through a full cycle, including the dry
cycle, and empty promptly. To treat foul odors (CyberFetidness)
whenever you eat citrus run the rinds through... to descale run an
acid through, with dishwashers lemon juice is much better than
vinegar.

Dishwashers smell foul mostly from build up of mineral deposits from
hard water... if your water is hard always use an anti-spotting
agent. Naturally all cleaning will be more efficient with use of
softened water, you'll use half as much cleaning products and your
machines and appliances won't stink.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_pu...n_a_dishwasher