Home Appliances
Start with the Basics
Before you even start stacking, follow these simple tips to help your dishwasher do its best work:
Not Everything Belongs
While dishwashers are versatile, not all items can handle the heat, pressure, or detergents. Always check if your item is dishwasher-safe before loading. Here’s what to leave out — and why :
Wood
Wood
Wooden utensils, boards, and handles can warp or crack under high heat and moisture. Over time, they become the perfect environment for bacteria. Best to wash these by hand and dry immediately.
Copper, brass, and bronze
Copper, brass, and bronze
These beautiful metals are sensitive to the heat, detergent, and moisture in your dishwasher. They can oxidise, discolour, or tarnish, losing their shine and functionality.
Cast iron:
Cast iron:
Cast iron requires seasoning — the dishwasher strips that away, causing it to rust and degrade.
Aluminium
Aluminium
Aluminium, on the other hand, can stain or become pitted, especially when exposed to dishwasher detergent and salt.
Non-Stick Pans
Non-Stick Pans
High temperatures and strong detergents can damage the coating of non-stick pans, reducing their effectiveness. To keep food from sticking, wash these with a soft sponge and mild soap.
Crystal glassware
Crystal glassware
Delicate and porous, crystal can suffer etching, clouding, or breakage in the dishwasher. Keep your treasured glassware looking brilliant by handwashing with care.
Find the Right Spot for Every Dish
Mastering the art of loading makes all the difference when it comes to spotless, streak-free results. Here’s how to make full use of every rack — the right way.
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The Secret to Cleaner Dishes? A Cleaner Machine
Just like your dishes, your dishwasher needs regular care to perform at its best. A clean machine means sparkling results, longer lifespan, and no funky smells. Here’s how to give your dishwasher the care it deserves.
Don’t Let the Filter Foul the Fun
Your dishwasher’s filter works hard — trapping grease, food bits, and debris so they don’t recirculate onto your dishes. But when it’s clogged, you may notice lingering odours or poor drainage.
Tip: Clean the filter every two weeks, rinse it under warm water, and scrub away any buildup.
Spray Arms Need Their Spa Day Too
Those spinning arms are your dishwasher’s secret weapons — blasting away grime with high-pressure jets. But if the nozzles are blocked with residue, your wash quality suffers.
Tip: Every month, pop them out, soak in vinegar, and use a toothpick to clear the nozzles. Make sure they spin freely before placing them back.
Deep Clean With Bosch Dynamic Trio
Even your dishwasher needs a wash. Over time, grease, limescale, and detergent residues can build up — affecting both cleanliness and performance.
Bosch’s dishwasher cleaning range specially formulated cleaning products are designed to tackle these issues quickly and effectively, leaving your dishwasher fresh and clean
