rachieb
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Post by rachieb on Sept 22, 2014 4:04:58 GMT -5
I was wondering for the last few days where all the flies are comming from and I find my dishwasher (which broke ages ago and I forgot about the stuff in there) is full of maggots!!!!! I've tried pouring bleach in there and also fly killer  nothing is working I hate maggots I can't deal with them how can I get rid of them I cannot afford to chuck out the dishwasher |
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Post by moonglow on Sept 22, 2014 4:13:28 GMT -5
Hi Rachieb: how to kill maggotsLots of methods here, some adaptable. It says that you can just put a container of bleach in there and shut the door and the fumes will kill the maggots: "Household bleach is a great maggot murderer. Dilute one part bleach with one part water and pour it over the unfortunate maggots like you're king or queen of the world. If dumping bleach into a trash can, close the lid and let the fumes of the bleach suffocate the maggots" It also says that Raid will work eventually but may take up to 30 minutes. Spray, or put the bleach in there, shut the door, go have a cup of tea and breathe. Be careful about mixing chemicals! I've never had a dishwasher so I don't know how well this would work but you can also pour boiling water over them - or sprinkle them with salt. Again, never had a dishwasher so I also don't know if they could be hiding somewhere in the insides of the machine too. It might be best after all to toss it. But at least, hopefully, you can kill them. Cleanup will NOT be fun. Big heavy duty rubber gloves, even a mask, might make it easier for you. Feeling the ugh factor with you... |
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Post by rachieb on Sept 22, 2014 4:45:35 GMT -5
Thank you I'll try fuming them out with the bleach then, I'm wary of the other chemicals mentioned there as I'm 25 weeks pregnant, I thought I was nearly on top of things then I find the most disgusting thing yet |
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Post by wynken on Sept 22, 2014 6:30:30 GMT -5
If possible - get someone else to deal with smelly chemicals. Even the bleach. Let it gas off before you go back in the kitchen - and have it well ventilated for a good while.
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Post by larataylor on Sept 22, 2014 7:31:48 GMT -5
Yes, be wary of the bleach, too. Get someone else to do this if you possibly can, with lots of ventilation. And stay out of the house for a while. (Chlorine) bleach and ammonia should never be mixed. We had a plague of newly hatched flies once. I could not find the source in the clutter. But I found that the flies were very slow when they first hatched, and I could catch them with the vacuum cleaner. So, so sorry. You really don't need this, *especially* when you're pregnant.  |
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Post by rachieb on Sept 22, 2014 8:21:52 GMT -5
I've just about had enough, I asked hubby to do this about a month ago when the dishwasher first broke. It wouldn't drain so there was smelly water in bottom.
So anyway, I've managed to kill the maggots with bleach and hot water, and I've started washing the stuff that was in there is all about 2 inches thick in mould every surface is covered so I started washing that and decided to have a cuppa tea while browsing the web and I've found out that cleaning mould is extremely dangerous while pregnant!!I asked hubby to do it and we have had a massive row and he's decided to call it a day!!! Well sod him he obv doesn't care about me or his kids,
So on with the mould cleaning, don't have any masks so I've wrapped a T-shirt round my face and I'm soaking the items in strong bleach for a few mins before I wash them hopefully will be enough to keep my baby safe,
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Post by cando on Sept 22, 2014 8:57:39 GMT -5
You know... I think you stated that the dishwasher broke ages ago.... if those things have been in the dishwasher that long... just toss them! Since no help & you are pregnant. You've lived without those things for that long... Wishing you well. Please don't take risks while pregnant. CD  |
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Post by rachieb on Sept 22, 2014 9:02:10 GMT -5
About 3 weeks I think :/ and I guess your right never thought of it that way
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Post by larataylor on Sept 22, 2014 9:19:36 GMT -5
Please don't take risks while pregnant. CD I second that. It's really hard work to keep a non-functioning DW clean. I did that for two years. I used it as a drainer, but I had to keep cleaning it, and it's hard to clean all the parts that normally get cleaned when it runs. Maybe you could just get a metal scrapper to take it away? Just do your dishes by hand until you get a new one. Simplify as much as possible, use paper plates and cups, etc.? It just sounds like something you shouldn't be dealing with right now. |
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Post by joyinvirginia on Sept 22, 2014 10:25:49 GMT -5
Can you call a repair service for the dishwasher yourself? early in our marriage, I just declared that appliance repair in the home was something I would take care of. He takes care of car repair issues.
Call a repair service and schedule a visit. Don't worry about mess in the house, repair folks honestly don't care about that
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Post by misssue on Sept 22, 2014 11:57:31 GMT -5
If the dishwasher does not drain, it may be something simple. Like the air gap is plugged with something, usually bits of food. Popcorn kernels have been a culprit for me. Do you have a air gap? It is on the kitchen sink, it is often a stainless or chrome cap. You lift that off, there is a plastic screw type deal you just use your hands to unscrew. Then use a something to get the debris out. I have used a chopstick, and then take a drinking straw or a paper towel cardboard roll and blow in there to force anything out. I have had it happen, and this is simple fix. Then you can push cancel and drain and see if it will drain. That way if you do it cleaned out, you can then run a few loads on Sani or high heat wash, or if it is a simple dishwasher, just run it. IT is worth a try. That would solve a lot of your problems if you can get it going and run it. I would empty any dishes or items in there and toss or soak in a sink. I would add a half cup of bleach if I got it running, just put it the bottom of the dishwasher. Do it a few times if you get it running.
It could also be plugged in the bottom of the dishwasher, some have a screen in the bottom and you can take that out and clear it. But if it is that bad with maggots, then you will have to empty it by bailing the bottom out first. Google Dishwasher will not drain.
Of course calling for repair is an option, but I have owned a house for most of my life, since I was 26, for 33 years and I try to fix some things on my own before I call for service.I did this when I was married and certainly now on my own I try and do a little Google work. Sometimes it is something that you can do on your own.
Recently my 10 year old fancy dishwasher, got stuck in a program and would not restart no matter what I did. I got the manual out, and read it, nothing. I Googled the problem, and there was the instructions, and something like hold down this button and hit the the other program 3 times and it will clear the program. A repair person might have told me that on the phone, but then again, maybe not. So 15 minutes of my time, saved me 150 dollars.
A service call is at least 100 dollars to just show up here. IF a dishwasher repair person had to empty, drain and bail it with maggots or putrid sludge, it will be expensive in time alone. You have nothing to lose by trying to get it going. IF it is not your house, and you rent, call the landlord if you can not get it going. You have to get those out of there, it will get worse. Good Luck!
PS If anyone takes the air gap off, do not run the dishwasher with out it, it will shoot water way up in the air when clear!
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Post by larataylor on Sept 22, 2014 14:54:02 GMT -5
Note to self: Next time something breaks, ask misssue if she knows how to fix it. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2014 16:36:52 GMT -5
I say, just pack your bags and move out in the dead of night. No way I could ever handle that!
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Post by moonglow on Sept 22, 2014 16:37:46 GMT -5
Hey Rachieb:
So sorry you are having to go through this, and pregnant too!
Switch to vinegar/water solution for the mold (if it is in the dishwasher). It will kill it just as effectively if not more so, and is far less toxic for you and your coming child.
If the mold is on the stuff that was left in the dishwasher, I agree with cando - TOSS THEM. Not worth the work/effort/risk to you to try to salvage them.
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Post by Blackswan on Sept 22, 2014 21:02:40 GMT -5
I would pack my bags too! Note to self: never get a dishwasher!
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