I accidentally went too long in between dishwashes, and some of the tupperwares in there went moldy. I expected it would just all clean, but since then the dishwasher has smelled bad. (It’s a sink attaching one btw)
I’ve run it on empty with a bowl of vinegar twice. Each time the smell reduces a lot, then slowly comes back. I assume it’s somehow gotten into the pipes? No idea how to clean or fix this. Oh and will it make me ill? everything looks clean, but if the plates and bowls smell is particularly bad I rinse them after they come out of it.
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Are you handy? Mechanically inclined? If you are, taking the cover off the food trap (it’s usually under the bottom spinning head inside the dishwasher) and checking the filter is a good idea. Pulling the discharge hose off and checking inside for mold or buildup is also recommended. Replace hose if needed. The vinegar and dishwasher cleaning chemicals will only do so much if there is a lot of buildup. If you don’t think you can manage it. Call a repair service.