If this sounds as gross to you as it does to me, then get into the hygienic habit of cleaning and deodorizing the machine itself regularly (if you're not already). Washing your dishwasher improves ...

Evan Dent/NYT Wirecutter Of course, these thoughtful touches wouldn’t matter if the machine didn’t clean well, but the Bob tackled our tough cleaning tests with ease. This dishwasher has five ...

Out of dishwashing detergent? You might be tempted to try another cleaning product instead. Unfortunately, you could end up ...

In return, though, they need a little love and care to keep doing their job effectively. “Most of us don’t think about ...

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Choosing the right cleaning agent is just one aspect of sustainable dishwashing. In future columns, we will consider whether to wash by hand or in a machine, as well as cleaning aids such as ...

That’s a mistake. If you don’t clean it on a regular basis, food bits, grime and detergent residue can build up inside your dishwasher, compromising the machine’s ability to clean your dishes.