Make Your Dishwasher Last 10+ Years With These Simple Tricks

🧼 Clean the Filter—Like, Really Clean It

Unless you’ve got an old-school model with a built-in grinder, your dishwasher filter needs manual cleaning. Do it every month (or more if dishes start feeling gritty).

Just pull out the bottom rack, unscrew the filter, and rinse it under warm water. Use a soft sponge if needed—no steel wool! And if it’s got holes? Replace it ASAP. One rogue seed can trash your motor.