Welcome to Week 20 of the Weekly Home Check

It’s time again—three months have passed, so let’s give the dishwasher and garbage disposal a good clean!

But first, lets take a look at some Memorial Day Sales.

My Memorial Day Sale Finds This week I took some time to search through all the Memorial Day Sales happening at The Home Depot. From power tools to cleaning supplies, I've found all the best deals and linked them below.* Shop Now

🍽️ Cleaning the Dishwasher

While the dishwasher may not need a complete deep clean this week, check the filter to make sure there isn't too much buildup, then run a cycle with a dishwasher cleaner or vinegar & baking soda.

• Empty the Dishwasher: Ensure it's completely empty before you begin.
• Clean the Filter: Remove the filter. Use a brush and dish soap to clean it, then replace it. Refer to your owner's manual for specific filter removal instructions.
• Wipe Down the Interior & Soap Dispenser: Wipe the sides, door, and soap dispensers with a microfiber cloth. Pay close attention to the rubber seals along the edges.
• Clean with Vinegar then Baking Soda: Spray the interior walls with vinegar. Place a bowl on the top rack with 1-2 cups of vinegar. Run a hot cycle with no detergent. Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom and run a second hot cycle with no detergent.
• Clean with a Dishwasher Cleaner: Instead of using vinegar and baking soda, you can always use a dishwasher cleaner which will only require one cycle.
• HOT TIP: Find a digital copy of your owner's manual on Google and add the link to the Journal & Log Book for New Home Owners for easy reference.

🍲 Cleaning the Disposal

A clean garbage disposal helps reduce odors and bacteria in the sink. Follow these steps:

• Clean the Rubber Flaps: Use a brush or an old toothbrush to clean the rubber flaps with dish soap.
• Cleaning the Blades: Freeze some vinegar into ice cubes, then grind with a little water to create a slush. Rinse with water.
• Deodorize: Pour some baking soda and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Follow with a lemon peel or a cleaning tablet.
• Run Water: Run cold water for about 30 seconds while the disposal is running to help flush out any remaining debris.

And remember, you should also replace the baking soda box in your fridge!

🛠️ Supplies and Materials

Looking for the cleaning products I've used in previous weeks? Find all my supplies and tools linked below:

• ​Amazon​
• ​Walmart​
• ​Lowes​
• ​Home Depot​

Watch my socials for step-by-step videos, and don’t forget to tag @weeklyhomecheck with your clean dishwasher!-Kyshawn

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