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The dishwasher, washing dishes to a shine, needs serious cleaning itself. If you do not wash the internal surfaces of the machine, which regularly deals with dirty dishes, then it will become a haven for mold and bacteria. Thanks to the dishwasher freshener, it is possible to maintain perfect cleanliness in its chamber.
How to remove the smell from the dishwasher?
Over time, microorganisms settle inside the dishwasher, the presence of which is signaled by unpleasant odors. Manufacturers offer special refreshers for PMM that destroy both bacteria and odors.
Dishwasher freshener works in a similar way to car air fresheners. These products eliminate unpleasant odors and at the same time fill the environment with pleasant aromas.
Fresheners for dishwashers are available in plastic containers. Inside the container is a gel with a pleasant aroma. The buyer can choose the scent to their liking.
How to use the freshener for PMM?
The freshener is placed inside the PMM chamber. When the user opens the door of the machine, inside which the flavor is located, he perceives a pleasant smell – usually floral, citrus or fruity.
Features of the use of refreshers:
- The nuances of the application are always indicated on the packaging.
- Each tool is designed for a certain number of cycles. Usually one container is enough for 20-30 washes.
- Over time, from cycle to cycle, the strength of the smell changes. At first it is powerful and stable. Then the gel is washed out, and already after 10–15 starts, the intensity of the aroma noticeably weakens.
- Efficiency of use depends on the correct installation of the container – it must be fixed so that the washing out of the gel takes place slowly. Therefore, it is impossible to arrange containers so that direct jets of water fall on them – otherwise they will exhaust their resource in 5-6 cycles.
- Usually the container is hung with a hook on the upper basket.
Thanks to fresheners, both dishes and the interior surfaces of the chamber become cleaner. Their use is especially important for old devices, in which the dirt covering the chamber walls is no longer washed off by conventional methods.
Fresheners will also be useful for users who leave dirty utensils in the dishwasher for several days. During this time, bacteria, actively multiplying, fill the chamber. That is why it is unacceptable to accumulate dirty plates by stacking them in the PMM chamber.
Overview of funds and reviews about them
There are at least a dozen dishwasher fresheners on the market. They all look about the same and have a cost of the same order. The main selection criteria are aroma and duration of use.
Somat Lemon and orange
Flavor, refreshing the air inside the PMM. Weight – 17 g. It is a drop-shaped container filled with gel. It has a hook with which it is hung on the basket. The cost is from 179 to 333 rubles. Smells like citrus.
Pros of Somat Lemon and Orange:
- A citrus train does not “stick” to the dishes. Fragrant notes hover only inside the machine.
- Long enough – about 60 cycles.
Cons:
- You can do without it – it does not affect the quality of washing dishes.
- There are complaints about too harsh synthetic smell.
Consumer reviews are radically opposite, from moderate approval to sharp negative.
Fresh active
Frisch-aktiv helps to clean the dishwasher chamber, giving it freshness with sea or lemon notes. The average cost is 234 rubles. Packing – blister.
Pros:
- Enough for a long time – for 3-4 months when using the dishwasher every 2-3 days.
- Affordable.
A laconic review that better than others reflects the attitude of consumers to the product in question: “Works fine».
The main criterion discussed by consumers is the smell, some like it, others do not. With regard to this and any other similar products, the opinion on this matter is subjective. Some write that the presence of bleach is felt in the chamber after using the “frisch”.
Users note that Frisch-aktiv has a too intense aroma, but it weakens over time.
General Fresh «Dishwasher freshener»
This product from a Polish manufacturer is available in three versions – apple, mint and lemon. The container has a hook with which it is securely fixed to the basket. The cost ranges from 113 to 170 rubles.
There are a lot of negative reviews about this product, mostly users do not like how it smells. Moreover, there are complaints about the “sticking” of a disgusting plume to the dishes. The most dissatisfied users had to wash the dishes – after using the Polish freshener, they were more concerned with the question of how to get rid of the smell that appeared on the plates.
Finish Freshener Lemon & Lime
“Finish” is designed to eliminate mustiness and bacteria in the PMM chamber. The agent is completely washed off from the surface of the dishes. One package is enough for 60 cycles. Weight – 5 g. The cost of one blister is 234-299 rubles.
This product deserves to top the list of the best dishwasher fresheners today. It was he who deserved the most positive reviews. Users noted the pleasantness of its aroma and long-term use.
DIY freshener
It turns out that you can make your own dishwasher freshener. The most captious consumers who doubt the safety of the proposed funds go this way. A homemade product is not only safe and does not contain toxins, but also costs an order of magnitude less.
Consider one popular recipe for a homemade remedy with a refreshing effect. You will need:
- Baking soda – 240 g (2 cups).
- Hydrogen peroxide – 3 tbsp l.
- Essential oil – 20-30 drops. It is chosen according to your taste.
- Parchment paper.
- A bowl is for mixing ingredients.
- Measuring spoon – to shape.
- A baking sheet or any other flat surface on which homemade refreshing hemispheres will be folded.
- White vinegar 9% – 2 cups.
- Liquid dishwashing detergent – 1 tbsp. l.
- Ceramic or glass container.
Another advantage of a homemade product is the ability to give it the smell that the PMM owner likes more than others.
Hydrogen peroxide has a bleaching effect, soda has a cleaning effect, and essential oil has an aromatic effect.
Procedure:
- Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a large bowl. Add essential oil to the mixture. The consistency of lightly moistened sand is required.
- Spread hemispheres from the prepared mixture on parchment paper with a measuring spoon. Leave them to dry. In 2 hours, the cooked soda hemispheres will dry out.
- Moisten the sponge, sprinkle it with baking soda and wipe the inside of the machine.
- In a container (glass/ceramic), pour 2 cups of bite and 1 tbsp. l. dish liquids.
- Place the container on the upper basket.
- Soda hemisphere should be placed on the bottom of the dishwasher – on the cutlery holder.
- Run a high temperature washer.
Arrange such a “bath day” every 2-3 weeks.
Now you know how to remove bacteria and mustiness from the PMM chamber. You can buy ready-made air freshener or make your own. Either option will achieve the desired effect.