Make Your Dishwasher Last 10+ Years With These Simple Tricks

🔍 Poke Around the Spray Arms

Every few months, give those spray arms a good look. If the tiny holes are blocked by food debris, gently clear them out with a toothpick or pipe cleaner. Be careful—not to damage the holes, or you’ll mess with the water spray pattern.

Need to go deeper? The spray arms are usually easy to remove with a gentle tug or screwdriver.