We will help you choose a descaler and tell you how to efficiently clean a dishwasher with minimal time and money.
If you have a dishwasher, scaling is a nuisance that will sooner or later touch its internal parts and surfaces. The problem is urgent due to hard water in almost all regions of our vast country.
How to clean PMM
If you do not know how to clean the machine correctly, you can throw money away, wasting an expensive tool 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. In this case, 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 products, do not neglect the instructions on the label. This is necessary to maintain the exact dosage of the powder or gel, to keep it in the system for a certain period of time and to wash it out of the machine in a timely manner.
For cleaning, you need one wash cycle, lasting no more than 40 minutes.
Descaling with “folk” products
Often the most common means are used, which can be found in the nearest hardware store or pharmacy.
Citric acid cleansing
Using citric acid as a cleaning agent: take 200 g, put it on the bottom of the hopper, turn on the standard washing mode and drive the machine for nothing - without loading dishes. Wait until 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 destruction of the gaskets inside the structure. "Limonka" should be used extremely rarely, only if there are no other alternatives left.
Important! When filling acid in PMM, first wipe the walls with it. Leave on for 5 minutes, then set the longest wash cycle.
Vinegar fight
You can also get rid of plaque using vinegar. This is also not the safest tool, but there is a method, and its effectiveness has been proven. Proceed as follows:
- measure 2 cups of vinegar;
- fill the bottom of the hopper;
- put on gloves, take a sponge and wipe the inside of the tank with vinegar;
- start the wash;
- stop the cycle in the middle and leave the machine for half an hour;
- resume the program;
- at the end of the cycle, run the machine in express mode to completely wash the vinegar from the systems.
Borax from scale
The method is suitable for removing a layer of scale from the walls of the hopper, door and dish baskets - over time, salt deposits “grow” on them.
Put a little borax on a soft damp sponge and gently cover the surface with a thin layer - but do not clean or rub, just apply the borax without any manipulation. Leave the 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, as well as inspect the surfaces: whether the drill was washed off from them. If you notice any residues, wipe the walls with a sponge and restart the idle mode.
Soda + peroxide: scale will disappear
By combining ordinary baking soda with such a simple ingredient as hydrogen peroxide, you will remove plaque from the heating element and scale from the walls of the PMM hopper. Proceed as follows:
- mix 400 g of soda with 3 tablespoons of peroxide;
Important! If necessary, drip a little essential oil into the composition to ensure a pleasant smell in the hopper. At first it will smell sharply, but after the second wash everything will normalize.
- roll a ball from the resulting mass and load it to the bottom of the hopper;
- start a single wash by choosing a long program;
- rinse 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 calcareous deposits. If plaque clogs the nozzles and the circulation system, the water supply is limited, it is worth contacting a specialist. He will disassemble the equipment and remove the “blood clots” from the pipes and other parts.
If you are confident in your abilities, you can try to understand how to disassemble the dishwasher yourself.
Anti-lime products
Consider factory offers that will help professionally cope with the plaque without too much effort. If salt, soda, borax, vinegar has already been tested, or you are originally a fan of special drugs, you will come in handy a review of anti-lime substances on the market today.
Complete tablet cleaner Frau Schmidt
“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 pollution. It is precisely because of its complexity that one should not have high hopes for getting rid of persistent accumulations of scale. Therefore, for a difficult case, it is worth choosing a more powerful composition.
Background: French Frau Schmidt is available in packs of 2 tablets, costing about 200 rubles per pack.
Top House Express Cleaner
Another universal preparation of targeted action for various types of pollution. Liquid, therefore the action is more active than that of tablets. Helps remove scale, grease, mold, mildew, etc. Using Top House, follow the instructions.
Background: Top House is made in Germany. The cost of a bottle of 0.25 liters is about 300 rubles.
Clean Home - Express Effect
It has established itself as an excellent cleanser. Including removes scale PMM parts. If the blockages do not clog all the nozzles, Clean Home will do.
Background: despite its English name, Clean Home is a domestic product. The cost is within 200 rubles.
Electrolux
The product of the same name was developed exclusively for PMM of the Electrolux brand and is suitable for descaling machine parts.
Background information: the cost of a 200 ml bottle is 800 rubles, and the cost at such a high price is only two applications.
Interesting! There have been cases when Electrolux descaled 3-4 mm thick.
Any of the above compositions is suitable for internal cleaning of a machine of any make and model. However, experts do not advise to wait for the moment when the lime layer reaches a level that blocks the flow of water. Clean the machine with any product at least 1-2 times a year, and the equipment will thank you for the smooth operation.
Important! Clean the filter regularly with plaque. It is also recommended that you clean the spray nozzle from time to time, which can also collect debris on its blades.
What will happen if you avoid cleaning
Often, users of dishwashers do not include cleaning their equipment in the list of household chores. Out of ignorance, 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 ignores cleaning is lucky with the machine's long-term performance.
In conditions of supplying 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 the equipment, do not forget about regular procedures, otherwise it may be necessary to replace the heater in the dishwasher or other repair procedures.
To 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 we ignore our recommendations, a series of breakdowns await the equipment ahead, which can not always be eliminated without the help of a specialist.