Dishwasher not cleaning tea stains

Removing coloured stains can be tricky, but it’s not unmanageable – whether it is from tea, lipstick or tomato sauce, we’ve got you covered. Before starting, it’s important to note that this is not an appliance fault, however there are a number of causes, which could be related to the maintenance of the appliance.

Some dishwasher tablets come with a dose of rinse aid, however this does not mean that you should avoid using rinse aid separately. As dishwasher tablets and rinse aid are dispensed at different times based on the rinse cycle and programme selected, the full effectiveness of rinse aid may not come into effect if it is not topped up individually. To read more about rinse aid, click here.

Boost the rinsing and drying cycles with the additional functions that your dishwasher has. Some of our appliances are fitted with Shine and Dry, which is a powerful function that can help prevent stains and improve the drying results by prolonging the rinsing process as well as the drying phase. Please read through your instruction manual to familiarise yourself with the additional features of your dishwasher.

Sometimes a cool wash just won’t do. By increasing the temperature of the wash cycle, stains and detergents dissolve better. This can lead to improved cleaning results as well as more hygienic washes. To target stubborn stains, such as those from tea and lipstick, we recommend using Eco 50°.

The nozzles on your spray arms could become blocked, which would interrupt the water flow and as a result the rinsing process. To learn more about how to clean the spray arms, click here. Additionally, you can check if your dishwasher tablet has dissolved properly as sometimes a pan handle or a larger item can obstruct the tablet from being released into its collecting tray. To find out more tips and tricks on how to load the dishwasher correctly, click here.