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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dishwasher filters are durable and typically only need replacing if they’re cracked, warped, or no longer trapping food debris.

Dishwashers are, for many, invaluable household appliances that efficiently clean and sanitize dishes. But even the hardest working cleaning machines need their fair share of cleaning and maintenance.

Most of us load a dishwasher daily, but we rarely think of how to clean a dishwasher filter. This part is very important because if left unattended, a dishwasher filter is the spot for trapping bits ...