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How do i get rid of the rotten odour from my dishwasher

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Make sure you’re drain hose is not push in to far in drain pipe into drain trap should be about 4 in.in from the top then run it empty with dishwasher magic cleaner

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The dishwasher filter/trap has accumulated food particles that are causing the smell. Remove the filter and clean away any food particles that may be present. Dishwasher drain hose is kinked/bent causing waste water to flow back into dishwasher. Straighten the drain hose to prevent the backflow of wastewater.https://removeandreplace.com/2018/07/18/dishwasher-smells-what-causes-my-dishwasher-to-smell/https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=How+do+i+get+rid+of+the+rotten+odour+from+my+dishwasher#kpvalbx=1

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Throw a dish towel and a cup full of baking soda in to a 'small load'. Run it through the first wash cycle but turn off before it hits 'Spin' or 'Rinse'.
Repeat several times.
This should get rid of most odours. If no joy, repeat the process using bleach or vinegar instead of (NOT combined with) the baking soda.

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SOURCE: How to remove the odour

Clean the inside of the freezer properly with a strong detergent and then, using a very old trick, place an open packet of baking powder or a piece of coal in the freezer to remove any remaining smell.

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