Using the Dishwasher to Fight Germs?

Answer 1

If you look in your loacal superstore and look under dishwasher tablets there are several tablets which you slot into your dishwasher and they keep the dishwasher clean from bacteria and limescale. Your best chance is to see what your local shop sells, they will all do a good job.

Answer 2

The best dishwashers have a stainless steel tub. Steel is much better than plastic in inhibiting the growth of bacterial cultures. The better dishwashers also have a setting that preheats the incoming water to higher temperatures, which helps in removing food particles from dishes. Many models additionally have a sanitizing setting that uses steam to kill germs. Though this cycle is not needed for every washing, it is useful when someone in the family is ill with a viral or bacterial infection. Use it to sanitize their dishes and eating utensils.