Review of accessories for dishwashers

accessories for dishwashers The dishwasher has made life easier for more than one family. Many people’s machines have been working for more than ten years; some have replaced old equipment with new ones. Dishwashers are constantly being improved, adding new functions and convenient options. Any equipment, including a dishwasher, requires constant care and compliance with operating rules. To do this, you need to use high-quality detergents and original accessories, which will be discussed further.

What are accessories?

Translated from French, the word accessory is translated as “addition”. Therefore, within the framework of this article By accessories for a dishwasher we mean additional (related) parts accompanying the dishwasher. As for dishwashing detergents, we will not classify them as accessories, read which product is better to choose can be found in a separate article.

What are these additional parts that are suitable for specific brands of dishwashers, for example Bosch, Siemens, Miele, let's list:

inner chamber cleaners and deodorants;
test strips for determining water hardness;
microfilters;
holders for small utensils;
extension for hose with Aqua stop system;
baskets for tall glasses;
bottle holder;
inserts for knives;
door fronts;
sprayer for washing baking trays;
fasteners for built-in models.

Accessories for Bosch and Siemens dishwashers

Let's review some accessories for dishwashers, using Bosch and Siemens dishwashers as an example.

Protect cleaning agent for Bosch and Siemens dishwashers, made in Germany, is available in 50 ml bottles. This product is designed to get rid of grease and limescale deposits inside the dishwasher. It can also be used to clean the rubber seal around the door. Using the cleaner is easy: open the bottle and place it upside down in the dishwasher without dishes, then start the wash cycle. Regular use will prevent the formation of unpleasant odors; one bottle is designed for one cleaning.
Holder for glasses in the Bosch SMZ 5300 dishwasher. This accessory will ensure reliable fastening of glasses in the machine, as well as high-quality washing and drying. In dishwashers with a width of 60 cm and VarioFlexPlus or VarioFlex boxes, you can place 4 of these holders at once, which means it is ideal to wash 16 wine or champagne glasses. In washing machines with a width of 45 cm, only 2 holders will fit.

Important! The height of the glass for installation in such a holder should not exceed 24.5 cm, and the diameter should not exceed 10.5 cm.

Manufacturers from Siemens offer convenient hook-holders for small dishes for dishwashers, which are attached to the sides of the upper basket.
small utensil holders A very convenient accessory is a bottle holder; it is installed in the lower basket.

bottle holder

The most popular accessories are:

sprayer for washing large items and baking trays;
test strips for determining water hardness and
extensions for hoses.

dishwasher accessories

During long-term operation, machine parts such as the rocker arm and cleaning filters may fail. They are also commercially available and can be easily replaced without the help of specialists..

dishwasher accessories

Accessories for Siemens dishwashers are often suitable for Bosch dishwashers. Dishwashers of these brands are manufactured under the control of one concern, and therefore their components are similar. The manufacturer recommends using original accessories, which will extend the life of the equipment.