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If your dishwasher still smells bad, you can do a few things:
-Scrub down the entire inside with a sponge and a solution of warm water and some dishwashing soap.
-Use a toothbrush to gently scrub around the edges of the door, where food particles are often caught.
-Place two denture cleaning tablets in the bottom of your empty dishwasher and run a full cycle.