Charlene Charette wrote:
> 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
>
>


I'd try running a short, hot wash with a cup of bleach added.
If that doesn't do it, dissolve a cup of baking soda (bicarbonate)
in water and add that to a short wash.

Vinegar might help, but it might be just as bad as the smell you are
trying to get rid of.

gloria p