Now that the vinegar has done its deep-clean tango, sprinkle about a cup of baking soda across the bottom of the dishwasher. Run a short, hot rinse cycle. This will deodorize the vinegar smell and scrub away any stubborn residue. It’s like giving your dishwasher a detox spa day—but without the cucumber water.
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If you hear fizzing during this cycle, do not panic—that’s the sound of science working its magic. You’re basically a chemist in a rubber apron. If you’re feeling fancy, add a few drops of lemon essential oil to the baking soda for a fresh scent. But don’t go overboard, or your next load of plates will smell like a lemon merengue pie.
