Life Hack: How to deep clean your dishwasher and rid it of stinks and grime

When's the last time you cleaned your dishwasher's filter?

Most smells in a dishwasher are caused by a clogged drain filter. Picture: iStock

Clean your filter and free the drain 

Before you do anything, clear out your filter. Most smells in a dishwasher are caused by a clogged drain filter. It is usually found inside the dishwasher, on the bottom towards the back. If you can’t find it, check the manufacturer’s manual.