Why does my dishwasher stink? How do I clean my dishwasher?

Question: How do I deodorize my dishwasher? My dishwasher smells bad. How do you clean a dishwasher?

Answer: If your dishwasher smells bad, run two cups of white vinegar through the dishwasher. If your dishwasher still stinks, clean the basket that catches bits of food and debris. Then sprinkle baking soda into the bottom of the dishwasher and run two more cups of vinegar through.

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