German guides detail dishwasher filter and fridge cleaning routines

A German consumer‑media article explains how to maintain a dishwasher’s filter, describing its role in trapping food debris and grease and warning that blockage can cause poor cleaning performance, odors or damage. It advises cleaning the filter every four to eight weeks, identifies the three common filter types (fine, coarse and combined), and provides a step‑by‑step procedure for removal, rinsing, scrubbing and re‑installation, as well as signs that a replacement may be necessary.

Another German lifestyle piece recommends regular refrigerator cleaning to prevent gastrointestinal illnesses and extend food freshness. Citing the Hessian broadcaster, it suggests a thorough cleaning about every four weeks, including defrosting the freezer. Household expert Yvonne Willicks is quoted: “Lieber öfter ein bisschen putzen, als selten alles putzen!” The article outlines how to empty the fridge, clean shelves with a solution of water, dish‑soap and vinegar, and reorganise food by category to minimise spoilage and bacterial growth.