How to descale & degrease your dishwasher

The question on how to descale and degrease your dishwasher is a common one. It may happen that you are a first-time dishwasher owner and are not sure how to properly clean your appliance. This guide will show you how to descale and degrease your dishwasher, step by step. You will find that this is a very simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes.

Removing limescale from your home appliances is easy by using the right products and techniques. De-scalers and natural solutions can dissolve the mineral deposits without damaging your appliances, while water softeners can prevent limescale buildup altogether. By following these tips, you can extend the lifespan and efficiency of your appliances and enjoy cleaner and fresher results.

Can you put degreaser in a dishwasher?

Even with proper maintenance and adherence to all guidelines, regular use of the machine causes leftover fat to congeal inside the appliance. Manually cleaning the machine from the inside is possible, but you will need to do it frequently, and the job is challenging given the requirements.

My Care Plus Protect offers a wide range of dishwasher cleaning products including gel, and descaling kits. These products contain acidic compounds that dissolve the mineral deposits on your appliances without damaging the surfaces.

Our dishwasher descaler is a great product for helping to remove and prevent limescale buildup. If you live in a hard water area, you know how frustrating this can be when it comes to problems caused by limescale. You may wish to use it as often as monthly and then use a regular dishwasher cleaner every week. Removing limescale from your home appliances is easy by using the right products and techniques. De-scalers and natural solutions can dissolve the mineral deposits without damaging your appliances, while water softeners can prevent limescale buildup altogether.

Pour half sachet into the detergent dispenser and half into the bottom of the tub. Start a cycle at 60°C without pre-wash. The appliance must be empty. Do not add additional detergent during treatment.

The magnetic descaler prevents limescale forming on internal parts by using a powerful magnetic field to force the water to follow a certain path and breaks down the molecules of the hard salts.

You can also clean your dishwasher with natural products such as baking powder, vinegar and lemon weekly to help combat excessive grease and grime build up, or use our 3-in-1 Cleaner that fights dirt, grease and limescale.