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We will help you choose a descaling agent and tell you how to effectively clean your dishwasher with minimal time and money.
If you have a dishwasher, scale is a nuisance that will sooner or later touch its internal parts and surfaces. The problem is relevant due to hard water in almost all regions of our vast country.
How to clear PMM
If you do not know how to properly clean the machine, you can throw money away, waste an expensive product that was bought after convincing advertising.
It is important not to leave it in the dishwasher for a long time, so as not to harm the nozzles, the circulation pump, the surface of the hopper. At the same time, it is necessary to promote the interaction of substances with scale so that it separates from the PMM parts and is completely washed out of the machine.
When cleaning the dishwasher with factory-made preparations, do not neglect the instructions on the label. This is necessary to maintain the exact dosage of the powder or gel, keep it in the system for a certain period of time and wash it out of the machine in a timely manner.
Cleaning requires one washing cycle, lasting no more than 40 minutes.
Descaling “folk” means
Often the most common means are taken into service, which can be found in the nearest hardware store or pharmacy.
Cleansing with citric acid
Using as a cleaning agent citric acid: take 200 g, pour it into the bottom of the hopper, turn on the standard washing mode and drive the machine wasted – without loading the dishes. Wait for the middle of the cycle, stop washing for 20 minutes, then continue the program.
The method promises excellent results, but be careful: there is a risk of destroying the gaskets inside the structure. Lemonka should be used extremely rarely, only if there are no other alternatives left.
Important! When pouring acid into the PMM, first wipe the walls with it. Leave on for 5 minutes, then set to the longest wash cycle.
Vinegar fight
You can also get rid of plaque using vinegar. This is also not the safest remedy, but there is a way, and its effectiveness has been proven. Proceed like this:
- measure out 2 cups of vinegar;
- pour to the bottom of the bunker;
- put on gloves, take a sponge and wipe the inside of the tank with vinegar;
- start washing;
- stop the cycle approximately in the middle and leave the machine for half an hour;
- resume the program;
- at the end of the cycle, run the machine on express mode to completely flush out the vinegar from the systems.
Borax from scale
The method is suitable for removing a layer of scale from the walls of the hopper, doors and dish baskets – over time, salt deposits “grow” on them.
Apply some borax to a soft damp sponge and gently cover the surface with a thin layer – but do not scrub or rub, just apply borax without any manipulation. Leave PMM for 20 minutes, then select any program with maximum water heating and start the machine.
At the end of the cycle, check and rinse the filter, and also inspect the surfaces to see if the borax has washed off them. If you notice any residue, wipe the walls with a sponge and start the idle again.
Soda + peroxide: scale will disappear
By combining regular baking soda with a simple ingredient like hydrogen peroxide, you will remove buildup from the heating element and wash the scale off the walls of the PMM bin. Proceed like this:
- mix 400 g of soda with 3 tablespoons of peroxide;
Important! Drop a little essential oil into the formulation, if desired, to provide a pleasant smell in the hopper. The smell will be sharp at first, but after the second wash everything is back to normal.
- roll a ball from the resulting mass and load it to the bottom of the bunker;
- start an idle wash by selecting a long program;
- wash the filter;
- repeat the program.
Physical cleaning
When the above methods are powerless, it is worth resorting to mechanical cleaning to remove old and stubborn lime deposits. If plaque clogs the pipes and the circulation system, the water supply is limited, you should contact a specialist. He will disassemble the equipment and remove the “blood clots” from the nozzles and other parts.
If you are confident in your abilities, you can try to understand how to disassemble dishwasher.
Anti-lime agents
Consider factory offers that will help you professionally deal with plaque without any extra effort. If salt, soda, borax, vinegar have already been tried or if you are a fan of special preparations from the beginning, a review of the anti-lime agents on the market today will come in handy.
Complex cleaner in Frau Schmidt tablets
“Frau Schmidt” is unique in its kind, because with it it is possible to wash the machine not only from scale, but also from greasy deposits and other types of contaminants. It is precisely because of the complexity that high hopes cannot be placed on him to get rid of persistent accumulations of scale. Therefore, for a complex case, it is worth choosing a more powerful composition.
Reference information: French Frau Schmidt is available in packs of 2 tablets, costing about 200 rubles per pack.
Top House Express Cleaner
Another universal drug of directed action for various types of pollution. Liquid, so the action is more active than that of tablets. Helps remove scale, grease, mold, fungus, etc. When using Top House, follow the instructions.
Reference information: Top House is produced in Germany. The cost of a bottle of 0,25 liters is about 300 rubles.
Clean Home – express effect
Proven to be an excellent cleanser. Including relieves PMM parts from scale. If the blockages have not clogged all the pipes, Clean Home will do.
Background information: despite the English name, Clean Home is a domestically produced drug. The cost is within 200 rubles.
Electrolux
The tool of the same name was developed exclusively for PMM brand “Electrolux” and is suitable for cleaning machine parts from scale.
Reference information: the cost of a 200 ml bottle is 800 rubles, and the consumption at such a high price is only for two applications.
Interesting! Cases have been recorded when Electrolux removed scale with a thickness of 3-4 mm.
Any of the above compositions is suitable for internal cleaning of the machine of any brand and model. At the same time, experts do not advise waiting for the moment when the lime layer reaches a level that blocks the water supply. Clean the machine with any means at least 1-2 times a year, and the equipment will thank you with uninterrupted operation.
Important! Along with the removal of plaque, carry out regular filter cleaning. It is also recommended to clean the spray nozzle from time to time, on the blades of which dirt can also collect.
What happens if you avoid cleaning
Often, dishwasher users do not include cleaning their appliances in their household to-do list. Ignorantly, many believe that cleaning systems is nothing more than a procedure imposed by marketers to sell funds. Skepticism is good in moderation – until the first blockage and breakdown. Not every dishwasher owner who has ignored cleaning is lucky with the long-term performance of the machine.
In conditions of supply of too hard water, even the most powerful dishwasher, such as Bosch or Siemens, will last no more than 3 years – then inevitable failures will follow. Therefore, for the safety of equipment, do not forget about regular procedures, otherwise it may be necessary replacing the heating element in the dishwasher or other repair procedures.
Let’s summarize. In order to qualitatively rid the PMM of traces of scale, you need to buy a suitable product and use it according to the instructions. If you ignore our recommendations, a series of breakdowns awaits the technician ahead, which cannot always be eliminated without the help of a specialist.