Bosch eSpares Washing Machine & Dishwasher Cleaner & Descaler for SMI2012GB/14 Stock Number: ES1566874
Keep your dishwasher and washing machine in shape. Designed to shift limescale, remove smells and prevent build-up of harmful bacteria.
Manufactured by eSpares
(This part fits select Bosch models)
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This product is compatible with:
- Dishwashers
- Washing Machines - Not suitable for top loading appliances
eSpares Washing Machine and Dishwasher Cleaner & Descaler - 6 Sachets
Protects your machine from limescale and detergent build-up
Removes bad odours and harmful bacteria
Boosts appliance performance
Helps save on energy bills
6-month supply
Protect your dishwasher and washing machine from harmful bacteria build-up with the eSpares Washing Machine and Dishwasher Cleaner & Descaler. If you experience bad odours coming from your dishwasher or washing machine or your appliance isn't performing as well as it should be, removing bacteria will help banish stubborn smells and get your appliances back to working in top condition. Use it around once a month to prolong the life of your appliance and reduce energy bills too.
Specification:
- 6 months' supply
- Contains 6 x 50g sachets
- Suitable for use in all makes and models
- Please Note: Not suitable for top loading appliances.
Effects of hard and soft water on your appliances
Hard water leads to limescale deposits building up in your appliance, which reduces its efficiency and leads to premature failure. According to British Water, even a 1.6mm coating of limescale on a heating element can make it up to 12% less effective.
All types of water can cause a build-up of detergent residue inside your machine, which can lead to blockages. This build-up provides an environment for bacteria to thrive causing unpleasant odours.
If you're not sure if you live in a hard or soft water area, try our limescale postcode checker.
Benefits
By simply using one sachet of the eSpares Washing Machine and Dishwasher Cleaner & Descaler per month your machine will benefit from:
- A hygienic clean of all internal parts
- Removal of limescale build-up
- Eliminating powder build-up and odour-causing bacteria
- Removal of food particles that build up in your machine
- An improvement in the efficiency of your appliances
eSpares Top Tip: Dissolve a sachet of descaler into a spray bottle filled with warm water. You can then remove mould and residue from the door seal, detergent drawer and detergent drawer housing.
Note: A typical hot wash cycle will cost around 25p depending on the tariff.
How to Clean a Smelly Dishwasher
Instructions:
- Pour half of the sachet into the detergent dispenser and the remainder into the bottom of your dishwasher.
- Select a wash cycle at a temperature higher than 55°C without prewash.
- Ensure the appliance is empty and do not use additional detergents.
To find out more about using this cleaner and descaler on a dishwasher that is giving off bad odours as well as what else you can do to solve the problem, take a look at our video here:
How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine
Instructions:
- Pour the entire contents of the sachet into the bottom of the washing machine drum.
- Select a wash cycle at a temperature higher than 55°C without prewash.
- Ensure the appliance is empty and do not use additional detergents.
For tackling a smelly washing machine, take a look at the video below for some helpful tips and advice and more information on using the cleaner and descaler too:
63 Questions and 62 Answers
Bottom blade of my Bosch dishwasher does not rotate tried dishwasher cleaner, still no joy.
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Chris at eSpares says...
Re Stanley's question on dirty dishes: There can be many reasons why a dishwasher may have poor results, search our advice centre for more information as it is unlikely to be a 'fault' on the machine.
- We have same problem with Bosch dishwasher. Have used Bosch descaler and cleaner regularly but still does not fully clean all dishes which we do not overload. Is it time to call out a Bosch engineer, which is costly?
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Parminder at eSpares says...
The fault is usually caused by blockages or excess food residue built up in the spray arm holes. Other causes may be overloading dishes or a clogged filter or pump.
On the packet it says put in detergent dispenser. The picture on the website says put in the drum. Which is correct and do you put the contents of a whole sachet in the dispenser of a dishwasher?
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Ashleigh at eSpares says...
Please take a look at our instructional video on the product page for clarification
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Ashleigh at eSpares says...
As per the instructions, this product is to be placed directly into the drum on a cycle hotter than 55° without prewash
Will this product remove the black mould build-up on the rubber rim seal? Do I need a separate cleaning product for that or even replace the rubber (door) seal?
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eSpares Staff at eSpares says...
If you can't remove it with your fingernail the door seal would need to be replaced.
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eSpares Staff at eSpares says...
The active ingredient in one sachet of cleaner is only 5 grammes of Sulphamic acid per treatment around 60 grammes per year. A very small amount that would be extremely diluted but you should check advise from your sewage contractor if in doubt.