Lola Clean Freaks

The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means only one thing -- you'll be welcoming family and friends into your home. Whether you're someone who loves hosting the festivities or you're just unlucky to have drawn the short stick amongst your relatives, preparing for these holiday gatherings comes with a lot of pressure and is always stressful. Luckily, you can take away all the stress from the holiday preparations by simply following these practical tips, and for sure, a sparkling clean home awaits you and your guests.

Plan Before You Clean

Believe it or not, there's such a thing called cleaning too early. Especially if you have kids, things can get dirty really fast. So, before you bust out those gloves and cleaning supplies, finalize your event date and make sure to do the following first so you can better plan your future cleaning schedule.

• Make a list. First of all, make a list of everything you want organized and cleaned. You're gonna be doing a lot of preparations, so this is your chance to ensure that you're not gonna miss out on the important tasks. A properly outlined event, more often than not, results in both the host and the guests having a good time!
• Stock up on supplies.At this point, you can start gathering extra supplies. You’ll want to consider supplies for the preparations, the actual party, and the party aftermath. On top of our list would be toilet papers and paper towels, garbage bag, cleaning wipes, and other basic toiletries in case an overnight guest forgets anything.
• Prioritize and tackle one room at a time. You don’t need to (and can't) do everything at once. Focus on the areas and rooms that guests will be using the most, like the kitchen, the guest bathroom and of course, the living room. Do this so you don't get overwhelmed.
• Enlist help. Don’t try to take on house cleaning all by yourself if there are able-bodied adults and even kids around to help! Assign tasks that you are comfortable to delegate and are within your helpers' capabilities.
• Keep calm and don’t stress. In hosting any house parties, you don't need to be perfect. Only do what you can. Whatever happens, your family and friends will understand, and if they don’t, just find a new set of family and friends. Kidding!

Start Cleaning

At the earliest, start with your holiday preparation cleaning 4-5 days before arrival of your guests. Starting earlier than this may just be too soon, and you may end up with a home that's not ready to accept guests a day before, or worse, on the day of the house party. To get you started, you may check out our 'spring-cleaning in the fall' tips and room-specific cleaning hacks. Of course, you should focus on the areas in your priority list.

Do Some Finishing Touches and Relax

Prior to guest arrivals, you may do final last-minute cleaning just to make sure everything is in order. You may start by cleaning obvious debris in your backyard, and finishing it off with some quick cleaning tasks. Once done, you can sit back, relax and just wait for your guests to arrive. 

In a nutshell, the holiday season is a wonderful reason to celebrate and is meant to be fun! Don't let the duties of entertaining and cleaning keep you from having a great time. Just follow the simple tips above, and you're ready for the most festive and enjoyable time of the year.

If kitchen sinks could talk, they would have already told you to stop washing stuff in them. After all, you usually clean dishes and all other dirty kitchen equipment there, so it is not surprising that they get incredibly filthy easily. Stainless steel may generally be a good material to use for kitchen sinks, but you must admit -- maintaining that radiating shine like they're brand new is something that you're not always inclined to do.

Like many items in your home, you’re probably not deep cleaning your kitchen sink often enough. Lucky for you, here are a few DIY tips and sanitary tricks for you to achieve that sparkle in your sink without comprising safety. 

Baking Soda and White Vinegar

It's no secret that baking soda is capable of doing wonders in almost anything and making your kitchen sink shine again is just one of them. Simply mix baking soda and water into a paste and spread it over the sink. Baking soda is fantastic because not only does it naturally neutralize odors, but it’s powerful enough to clean the surface without scratching the stainless steel. Add in a small amount of vinegar which will help in easily getting rid of those annoying water spots. You may then use the Lola® Nylon Net & Sponge Cleaning Pad to give the sink some scrubbing and just run the water through the sink to clean up afterward. 

All-Purpose Flour

You might be surprised that another baking ingredient can make your kitchen sink shine bright like a diamond. Not that many people know about this, but all-purpose flour can be very effective. First, make sure that your sink is completely dry, then give it a good round of dusting, roughly about four tablespoons worth, of all-purpose flour. Using the microfiber side of the Lola® 2-Way Cleaning Sponge Pad, and then rub around the entire sink in small circular motions.

This hack may require a bit of elbow grease because once you're done with rubbing, you will need to wipe all the flour away with some Wowables® Reusable & Biodegradable Paper Towels. Remember, you should never rinse the flour down the drain because it can result in clogging. Once you've wiped off almost everything, you just need to rinse the sink with water and you should find that your stainless steel sink has got some of its shine back again.

Baby Oil

Lastly, this simple tip but rarely ever done is the use of baby oil to get that new shine back into your stainless steel sink. Simply add a few drops of baby oil onto a paper cloth and wipe your stainless steel sink. It will add a layer of shine to your sink that you probably have not seen since you first got it.

Keeping your stainless steel sink in good condition is not that difficult, but you're at fault for ignoring it often. It's a good thing that any of the above DIY cleaning tips will be effective in keeping your sink sanitary while restoring its brand new-ish shine, but you must do it at least once a week. Then, you will see that not only stars can shine bright, but your kitchen sink can too!

American holidays will never be complete without the anticipation for Thanksgiving. And yes, in just a few days, you’ll be filling your tummies with delicious turkey while drinking wine and whatnot with friends and family. Excited like everyone else? Of course, you are! 

But, if you’re the host, a lot of work has to be done to make Thanksgiving happen every year. You’ll need to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the challenges of planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning the house for your guests, and believe me when I say that it’ll be stressful.

So, are you ready for a secret? A little preparation can shake all the stress away. We scoured the internet for tips and made the checklists below for you to have a nice Thanksgiving holiday.

Game Plan BEFORE Thanksgiving Dinner

When it comes to Thanksgiving cleaning, preparing for the holiday is more intense than the aftermath. You have to get your home ready to welcome guests, while preparing the sumptuous meals that you will serve. The list below will guide you through your Thanksgiving preparations:

• Organize your kitchen so that it’s ready for the massive amount of cooking. Make sure there’s ample room in your fridge for all your ingredients, and of course, for leftovers thereafter.
• Wash your holiday-specific serving dishes and platters, and other large cookware items, especially if they haven’t been used for a while.
• Tidy guest rooms in case you have visitors who will be staying over. Freshen up mattress covers and beddings.
• Stock up on toilet papers, tissues, hand soap and towels. Of course, clean all the bathrooms. Tackle the toilet and sink, and wipe down the mirror and buff bathroom hardware.
• Prior to guest arrivals, dust and vacuum your living and dining areas. Ensure there are enough seats for guests by setting out extra chairs. Clean your windows and blinds for an uninterrupted view outside.
• Wipe down your dining room table and if your dishes are ready, you can go ahead and set the table.
• Clear out space for friends and family to have a place to store coat and other belongings, and keep the rooms you haven’t had a chance to clean locked if you don’t want anyone to enter them.
• First impression always lasts. Sweep your porch and foyer before guests arrive. Blow the leaves off your driveway and sidewalk so that the first thing your guests see is a clean, welcoming pathway and your festive fall decorations.

Clean-up AFTER Thanksgiving Party

Cleaning up after the dinner is easier than the preparation. Still, it’s no fun. The key to getting everything done quickly is to streamline your process, and of course, asking for a little help. So, here’s a checklist of tasks you and your helpers will need to take on after that fulfilling Thanksgiving dinner party:

• Pack leftovers into food-storage bins and offer some to your guests.
• Clear the dining table of all the dinnerware and stuff, and wash the dishes.
• Spot clean the walls, tables, countertops, carpets, upholstery and other areas with visible stains or spillage.
• Sanitize fixtures and surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen, as these are the frequently visited areas during the party.
• Take out trash, declutter and organize all the rooms in the house.

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time we’re grateful for everything that’s going on in our lives. It shouldn’t be a source of stress. Just take note of the tips above, and you’ll be thanking us in no time.

As much as you would always want every corner of your home to be sparkling clean and dust-free all the time, it's too difficult to achieve most of the time. Why? Because life happens. You have to juggle all your responsibilities, aside from cleaning the house. As a result, you sometimes forget to dust off some areas at home during your regular cleaning. And no, we're not even talking about your ceiling fans.

Dust build-up, aside from being unsightly, can make you sick. As dust gets stirred up into the air, these particles can trigger allergies and respiratory problems. Even if you regularly dust, there are certain spots in your home that you've probably never even thought to dust. Luckily, we've got a list of these frequently missed places where dirt and germs tend to hide in plain sight. Continue reading so you'll know how to deal with them for good.

Pillows and Bedding

Your bed is home to all kinds of dirt and bacteria: you tiredly lie down on it in the clothes you wore outside all day. So, whenever you wash your sheets, don't forget to throw in your blankets, duvets, and pillowcases, too.

Furniture (and Underneath)

Your couch and armchairs collect a lot of dust. And when you look underneath them, including your beds, you might be surprised to find thick layers of dust and spider webs clinging to bed frames and the underside of tables and sofas. Vacuum your furniture, including the space under them regularly, and run a damp cloth over the washable surfaces. Or better yet, use a Lola® Flexible Dust Mop to completely wipe out those dust bunnies and mites.

Walls

Dust can cling to any kind of surface and loves those tiny crevasses in your textured wallpapers. To clean fuzzy walls, start at the top and work your way down with the SqueezeMatic™ Butterfly Sponge Mop for a mess-free wall cleaning.

Light Fixtures

Lampshades are also a favorite hangout place for dust bunnies. But they are usually easy to clean with just a duster like the Swiffer® Comparable 360° Duster.

Shelves

Cleaning your shelves requires you to move everything on them, such as books, framed photos, and whatnot, making it a time-consuming task. But you shouldn't skip this, use a feather duster for general dusting, and finish it off by wiping each item on the shelves with a Lola® Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth.

Window Treatments

The best way to capture dust on your blinds, shades, and curtains is to use a vacuum with a brush attachment. The Lola® Anti-microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloth can also help with the finishing touches.

Air Filters

Air conditioning filters are a breeding ground for dust and can blow dust mites back into the air of your home. If you have reusable filters, handwash them in the sink.

Electronics

Your electronic appliances and devices tend to be dust magnets. Wipe them down with a damp cloth or microfiber rag, and you're good to go.

House Plants

Like any other surface, leaves can collect dust that attracts pests and other micro-organisms that can inhibit their growth. Moisten a sheet of the Wowables® Reusable & Biodegradable Paper Towel with warm water, and gently wipe the top and bottom of the leaves.

Now, keep these places in mind whenever you are scheduled to clean your home. Also, don’t forget to clean your cleaners! Or else, you'll have to start over with the list above.

While shopping for groceries, are you the type of person who haphazardly picks cleaning sponges from the shelf without even thinking about what you're going to use them for? You're not alone! Most people think cleaning sponges are one of those "one size fits all" housekeeping items. Most people are wrong because there's a wide variety of cleaning sponges for cleaning jobs, and each kind has its particular strengths. But knowing which type of sponge is best for a specific cleaning job might be a challenge. 

To help you, we made a list highlighting the best uses for each type of cleaning sponge, with (of course!) corresponding Lola® recommendations. But this is going to be a lot to absorb, so pull up a chair! 

Dobie™

Dobie cleaning sponges are a classic. They are the type of cleaning pads covered in nylon netting and have been around since 1958. They are great for cleaning almost anything because they have exceptional scouring power without the risk of scratching surfaces.

• Lola® Nylon Net & Sponge Cleaning Pad. This is the most classic Dobie™, a gentle cleaning pad covered in a nylon net that is safe for all non-stick surfaces and coated cookware.
• Round n' Round Wonder Scourer™. This is a dual-purpose sponge and scourer -- nylon net sponge on one end, metallic scourer on the other, which will make your clean-up job much easier and faster.

Cellulose

Cellulose sponges are made from wood pulp, and the small holes in them help absorb liquid and hold them inside for easy cleaning. They are best suited for cleaning dishes, countertops, and bathroom surfaces.

• Cellulose Sponge Cloth aka "Swedish Cloth". This is a biodegradable and absorbent sponge cloth that is great for dishes, glasses, kitchen counters, and all sorts of surfaces.
• Natural Cellulose Scrub Sponge. This has two sides: the scrub and the cellulose. The scrub side is excellent for gentle and all-purpose cleaning and scrubbing, while the cellulose side wipes and washes clean.

Abrasive

Abrasive sponges are great for use on outdoor grills and porch furniture. They easily remove stuck-on food and are great in removing baked-on food on pots and pans. As a general rule, they are not safe for cleaning delicate glass or most pots with a non-stick coating.

• Lola® Plastic Mesh Scourer. This is made from a polypropylene knitted mesh, safe for cleaning most pots and pans, even non-stick pans and other cookware.
• Pot Brite™ All-Purpose Scrub Sponge. This is a cleaning scrubber and sponge that easily removes dirt and caked-on grease and grime, and has anti-microbial agents that help inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Wire

Wire sponges are made from flexible and fine sharp-edged metal filaments. They are mostly suitable for cleaning porcelain and glass but must be used with caution because they can still scrape off the surface if used too harshly. When used right, it can remove dirt and deposits without scratching the surface.

• Lola® Wire Mesh Scourer. This is made from odor-resistant galvanized steel knitted flat wire mesh, mainly for tough abrasive jobs.
• Lola® Copper Mesh Scourer. This is made from thin copper threads and cleans the toughest kinds of stuck-on debris in your pans and grills. But since it is made from highly abrasive materials, it's not suitable for coated or polished surfaces. 

Microfiber Cloths

Microfiber cloths are made from synthetic materials with fibers that are much thinner than those on regular ones. They can absorb dirt and oil but are soft enough to not scratch surfaces, even for glass and mirrors. They are also great for dusting because they are electrostatic and, with the right cleaner, they can be great for cleaning stainless steel surfaces.

• Lola® Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. This is made with fine microfibers that attract dirt and dust like a magnet; use wet when cleaning or scrubbing, use dry when dusting. 

Magic Erasers

Magic Erasers are such a magical invention. They work well on many surfaces but remember never to use them on fragile and glossy surfaces, such as cars, and even your skin.

• Rubaway™ Eraser Pad. This can powerfully remove soap scum, scuff marks, ink, crayon, dirt, grease and so much more. Just add water, and rub away!

Now that you know all these, remember to take some time in selecting the best sponge for your cleaning needs. In the end, choosing the right kind will save you a lot of time and money.

Holidays -- who doesn't love them? They allow us to take a break and catch up with friends and family. What's scary though is the holiday aftermath. Thanksgiving leads to a bountiful mess. Christmas means having to clean while feeling too cold. But when it comes to home cleaning nightmares, Halloween takes the cake! There’s no holiday more frightful than Halloween. Cleaning up all the decors is scary enough, but the horror of the mess left behind by Halloween pranks and sweets can make cleaning a true-to-life bone-chilling endeavor. 

But, don't be afraid! We bravely did some research and collected the best cleaning tricks to help you conquer your fear of cleaning any mess brought about by Halloween traditions.

Sticky Candies

After all the fun and excitement of trick-or-treating, cavities aren’t the only problem that comes next. Candies can be just as bad for clothing, carpeting, and upholstery, especially if the not-so-friendly ghosts left them everywhere. To clean up this candy-based mess, use a mixture of one cup of lukewarm water and one teaspoon of detergent. Dip a Lola® All-Purpose Cloth in the solution and use it to gently blot the candy stains. You may add vinegar to the cleaning mixture if the stains are being stubborn.

Jack-o'-Lantern Carvings

Remember this trick -- before carving your pumpkins, lay down some newspapers to minimize the mess. But in case you forgot and your pumpkin carvings have already resulted in a mess, you can just use a spoon to scrape off messes and finish them off with the Lola Pro Amazin™ Sponge & Scrubber Roller Mop, with a mix of dishwashing liquid and water.

Makeup Stains

Halloween costumes and makeup are an integral part of the holiday, and if you aren’t careful enough, makeup can get pretty much everywhere. Makeups are mainly grease-based, so dish soap is often enough to lift these stains out of fibers. But for tough makeup stains, you may also try using sodium percarbonate. 

Halloween Pranks

If your home becomes a victim of Halloween pranksters, you'd want to quickly clean up the mess they left behind. Here are a few tricks for cleaning up your home:

• Eggs: Wet the area below the dried-up egg stain, wait a few minutes, and then gently hose off from the top of the wall, creating a waterfall that washes the egg off. If the egg is stubborn, apply a mixture of warm water and an alkaline cleaner. Never use hot water to clean off egg stains as high temperatures only make them stickier.
• Toilet Paper: Luckily, toilet paper is meant to dissolve when exposed to water. It will naturally disintegrate over a couple of days, or you can use a hose to spray them off. You may also use a leaf blower or rake to get it out of branches and eavestroughs.
• Shaving Cream/Soap: Shaving cream and soap can be easily washed away with the help of your garden hose. Just make sure you rinse off your home thoroughly so that you’re not leaving anything behind.

The aftermath of Halloween can look – and feel – much like a horror movie scene. Cleaning the mess is going to be a challenge, but possible. Magic spells and incantations won’t take care of it, though. The only secret is following the tricks above and doing them ASAP to treat the Halloween mess.

Raise your hand if you have never burnt a pot or a pan in your entire life. I bet no one raised their hand. Those who did raise their hands probably have never even tried to cook something in the kitchen and would never really understand the pain of seeing their precious pans slowly experiencing an agonizing and burning death. Exaggerated much? But truly, it is frustrating to unintentionally have your pots and pans burnt and scorched because what comes next is the challenging task of cleaning them -- or even worse, deciding to just throw them away. 

If you're familiar with "Game of Thrones", you may already know that only Daenerys Targaryen is the true 'Unburnt'. This after being buried in a burning hut but surprisingly coming out of it unscathed. But what if I told you that there are ways for your scorched pots and pans to be 'The Unburnt'? Would you be excited to know more? Well, you're already here, so you might as well continue reading through the following tips on how to rescue those burnt pots and pans.

Tip No. 1: Boiling Water

This cleaning tip requires you to go back to the source of your problem -- the stove! Fill your pan with enough water to cover the charred area. Bring the water to a boil and let it roll for about 5 minutes. Once the water has cooled for a bit, use a spatula to carefully scrape off the softened burned bits. Proceed to your regular scrubbing with dishwashing liquid by using a Pot Brite™ Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge to easily and safely remove the remains of the burnt spots.

Tip No. 2: Vinegar and Baking Soda

In case the boiling water technique only helped a little because the caked-on debris in your pot is really that thick and hard to remove, you may alternatively use vinegar and baking soda. Fill the pot with vinegar enough to cover the charred area, bring it to a boil, then let it simmer for a few minutes. Once the vinegar has slightly cooled, add about 2 tablespoons of baking soda. The mixture will result in a fizzing reaction, which will eventually stop. Scrub the pot with a Lola® Plastic Mesh Scourer to finish off this task. 

Tip No. 3: Alka-Seltzer

Alka-Seltzer may be popularly known to relieve indigestion, but it can also help you clean a surprising range of things around the house, including burned-on food. Put hot water in your pot, add about six Alka-Seltzer tablets, and let them fizz. Let it rest for about an hour; after which, use a Lola® Stainless Steel Scourer to clean off almost the mess. But like with any other steel scourer, use it with caution on coated or non-stick pots and pans.

Tip No. 4: Aluminum Foil

This hack for cleaning a burnt pot is effective and inexpensive, but it requires a bit more elbow grease than the other tips mentioned above. Also, this is a no-no for non-stick or any other pans with a special coating so, this method is solely for pots that are safe from abrasive scrubbers. Start by adding warm water, with a bit of dish soap, into the pot and let it soak for about 30 minutes. Crumple a small sheet of aluminum foil into a ball and use it to scrub the pot until the stubborn burnt food residue is removed. You can finish it off with the Lola® Pot Brite™ Jumbo Heavy Duty Scouring Pad to completely scrub away the remaining mess.

Having your pots and pans scorched may seem to be a game that you have already lost. But with the cleaning techniques and tips above, you may just get the chance to turn the tables around.

Ask yourself, which part of the house is your favorite? Do we have the same answer? I honestly don't know, I'm not a mind reader. But seriously though, my answer to that question would be the kitchen — because it is where all the magic happens (well, at least, for a foodie like me); it is the center of all culinary delights like bold, new recipes and comfort foods.   

But after all the exciting culinary adventures of whipping up delicious dishes and curating flavorful taste, the most challenging thing to do is keeping the kitchen workstation clean. Yes, this includes one of the most overlooked appliance when it comes to cleaning — the kitchen range hood! This may just be the reason why the kitchen, for most people, is not a beloved space at home.

Come to think of it, range hoods, out of all the household appliances, may actually be leading the design trend with innovative materials, shapes, and groundbreaking technology. But why do they have the tendency to be the dirtiest appliance in the kitchen, especially the filters? Maybe, a Spider-Man quote would be a fitting metaphor to answer that — with great power, comes great responsibility. Good news is, cleaning your range hood filter is not that complicated, and here's how:

1. Remove the filter. Most of the range hoods in the market have filters that easily pop out with a quick upward push. After ensuring that the range hood is turned-off, check around for some sort of latch to unlock the filter from its position and slide it out. 

2. Place filter in a heat-proof container. Don’t worry, this heat-proof container is nothing fancy. It can just be a casserole dish, or even the sink, as long as it is safe for boiling water. With the filter inside the container, fill it up with boiling water to let the filter soak in and break down the built-up grease.

3. Prepare a cleaning solution. Hot water alone may not be enough for thick grease, lodged food particles, and germs. Prepare a cleaning solution comprised of any dish soap and water, sprinkled with ¼ cup of baking soda. Make sure the solution is properly mixed.

4. Soak the filter and get scrubbing. Add the cleaning solution in the heat-proof container with the filter. To easily scrub away the remaining grease in the filter, let it sit for about 10 minutes for a thorough clean. Then, using a non-abrasive brush or cleaning pad, scrub the filter to remove all the grease. The Lola® Wonder Scourer™ is fit for this job because it is tough enough to wipe out grease build-up in the crevices, but gentle enough to avoid damaging the filter screens.

5. Rinse and dry. Once the filter is clean, rinse off the cleaning solution and any leftover grease. Make sure that it is completely dry using a clean rag or paper towels like the Wowables® Reusable & Biodegradable Paper Towels before placing it back in the range hood.

These tips for cleaning your range hood and filters provide you with everything you need to know for degreasing a hood. It might not be the prettiest job in the world, but taking care of your hood also means keeping the air in your kitchen clean and fresh. Doing it regularly will have your range hood looking brand new in no time, every time! So, get back to cooking!

It's one fine ordinary day. You woke up on the right side of the bed, and you're in a great mood. You're finding your way into the kitchen and all of a sudden noticed a strange odor lingering throughout the kitchen area. You paused, sniffed again and continued to find where the strange smell is coming from. Voila, it's coming from your dishwasher! Just like that, you're in a good mood no more. 

Like most people, you invest in home appliances with the hopes of making your life easier in terms of accomplishing household chores, right? You're even afraid that one day, the machines will take over. So, it's an acceptably natural reaction to be frustrated when your household appliances are the ones that need tending to.

When the dishwasher was invented, it was a total godsend for anyone and everyone who didn't want to spend hours with their elbows up to food-flecked soap and water. Unfortunately, this machine is not capable of cleaning itself, especially its filters. So, when your dishwasher begins to smell funky, or if you find your dishes coming out of the washer to be anything but clean, it doesn't mean it's time to replace your dishwasher -- but it may just be the right time to clean your dishwasher filter! And here's how to do it in as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Step 1. Locate and Remove the Filter

Since the filter is usually on the interior floor of the dishwasher, it is easier to locate and remove if you take out the bottom rack of the dishwasher. Most manual filters are round, twist-lock into place, and often have arrows indicating which way to turn the cylinder to remove it. Following the guideline arrows, twist the cylindrical filter to unlock it—most unlock by turning counter-clockwise. Once unlocked, pull it up gently to remove it from the dishwasher floor.

Step 2. Remove the Debris and Wash with Soap

The first step of the cleaning process requires the dirt and debris to be removed from the surface of the filter. Clean around the filter with a damp cloth. You can try using Lola® Anti-microbial Clean N' Wipe™ Cloth -- removing dirt and killing germs with just one wipe. You can also use the Lola® Pro Dish Brush, paired with your favorite mild dishwashing liquid, to remove any debris that may be stuck in the tiny holes of your filter. Rinse the filter well.

Step 3. Sanitize the Filter

Steps 1 and 2 are usually enough. But at least once a month, you should also sanitize your dishwasher filter. Create a mixture of a half cup of salt, a half cup of baking soda, and one cup of bleach, and pour the mixture into the bottom of your dishwasher. Allow it to sit overnight, and run a normal dishwasher cycle the next morning, without any dishes inside. This will complete the cleaning procedure of your dishwasher filter.

It's quite disappointing that a machine, on which we rely to clean our dishes, isn't able to clean itself. But that's actually good news! It only means that they still need us to function properly and we're not gonna see that dreaded day where the machines will rise against us, because yes, they still, and always will, need us!