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How often should you clean your dishwasher filter?

Every month.

How to do it

Twist out the filter from the bottom of the tub, rinse it under the tap and scrub it with a soft brush.

Why it matters

A clogged filter leaves grit on clean dishes and makes the machine smell.

Recommended interval: every month, per Whirlpool.

General guidance for a typical home; the manufacturer's instructions come first.

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Get reminded when it is due

Paper works until it goes on the fridge and stays there. The Househand app keeps the same checklist and tells you when each job comes due, based on when you last did it.

  • A reminder when a job is due, not on a fixed date
  • A history of what you did and when
  • The same schedule as this site, optional tasks and all

The app is not in the stores yet. Until it is, track your house in the browser: same schedule, same rules.

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