Dishwasher not too fresh

[parrotonmyshoulder]

Any tips on how to make a dishwasher smell lovely?
It looks clean, but obviously isn't as there's a smell. It's pretty old - about 10 years I think.

Clean the filter and run a dishwasher cleaner through on a hot wash

I came on here to ask the same question! Can you put a capful of zoflora in to make it smell fresh it is that a complete no go?!

What dementedpixie said.
Get a proper dishwasher cleaner and run it through.

For every cycle, every single one, place distilled white vinegar in the rinse compartment. Not only will your dishes come out sparkling but it's good for the machine itself.

Clean the seal round the door. Mine is removable so I can wash it separately. I use diluted Sugar Soap to cut through grease. Also look on the underside of the door - you'll be surprised how much salmonella, e coli, staph, mildew gunk accumulates there. It was rank. Also make sure the drain under the filter is not blocked with food debris of soap scum.

Don't use bleach if the lining is stainless steel. Run a proprietary dishwasher cleaner every month. I don't see why you couldn't use Zoflora to make it smell nice. You could use white vinegar too.

Zoflora will make it smell but do you really want Zoflora flavoured plates and cutlery?

A hot wash with vinegar is the best way to clean it. Remove the filter and clean it in the hottest water you can, with detergent.

I usually pour white vinegar in the bottom and put a bowl full in the top rack and run on a hot wash. Sometimes use washing soda in the bottom for a change but not at the same time as vinegar.