Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner

This dishwasher cleaner works amazingly well at removing limescale, rust, grease, and buildup. After using it, my dishwasher looks spotless inside and runs more efficiently.The lemon scent is fresh but not overpowering, and the 12 oz bottle is easy to pour and use. With the 6-pack, I can keep up a regular cleaning routine, which really helps maintain the appliance long-term.Overall, this is a reliable, effective cleaner that keeps the dishwasher fresh and in top condition.

Let me paint you a picture.For months, my dishwasher smelled like it was hosting a swamp monster in witness protection. Every time I opened the door, I half-expected a puff of toxic gas to roll out and a family of raccoons to waddle away, waving goodbye. The dishes were “clean” in the same way a toddler is “clean” after wiping chocolate on their shirt. Something had to change.Enter Glisten Lemon Scented Dishwasher Cleaner.Now, I’ll admit, I wasn’t expecting much. I’ve tried vinegar. I’ve tried baking soda. I’ve even tried running the dishwasher empty and whispering encouraging words like, “You can do this, buddy.” Nothing worked. But this little lemon-scented miracle? It turned my dishwasher from a biohazard zone into a citrus-scented temple of cleanliness.First ImpressionsThe bottle is small. Like, suspiciously small. I thought, “This is never going to tackle the horrors growing inside my dishwasher.” But I was desperate. I cracked it open, set it in the rack, and hit “Start” like a mad scientist about to test his most dangerous invention.Within minutes, the kitchen filled with the unmistakable smell of lemon. Not fresh lemons, mind you, but that hyper-enthusiastic cleaning product lemon. You know the type—like a lemon that studied abroad and came back pretentious. It wasn’t bad, though. In fact, it was… reassuring.The TransformationWhen the cycle finished, I opened the door cautiously, ready for disappointment. But lo and behold—my dishwasher looked different. Shinier. Happier. It smelled like someone had scrubbed every surface with zest from Zeus’s personal lemon tree. For the first time in years, there wasn’t a whiff of “something died in here.”I swear, I heard the faint sound of angels singing. Or maybe that was just the hum of the rinse cycle echoing in my delirium. Either way, the funk was gone.PerformanceThis stuff doesn’t just deodorize; it exorcises. The scum, the film, the crusty bits that I had previously accepted as “permanent residents”? Gone. My dishwasher looked like it had joined a 12-step program for appliances and come out the other side with its life together.The dishes? Sparkling. Glasses so clear I could see my reflection—though admittedly, I was a bit disturbed by how long I stared at myself, whispering “we did it.” Plates so clean I briefly considered eating dinner off them without washing them first. (Don’t worry, I didn’t. Probably.)The DownsideNow, let’s be fair—this isn’t a miracle worker for your wallet. It’s a small bottle, single-use, and you’ll want to repeat the process every month if you want to keep that “lemon spa day” vibe going. But honestly? Worth it. I’d rather spend a few bucks on this than continue living with a dishwasher that smells like the bottom of a bait bucket.Also, the lemon scent lingers. A lot. My dishwasher smelled like a citrus grove for three days straight. It wasn’t unpleasant, but I did briefly worry my neighbors would think I had a secret lemonade operation in my kitchen.The Human ElementHere’s the real kicker: using Glisten doesn’t just clean your dishwasher—it cleanses your soul. No longer do you feel the shame of guests accidentally catching a whiff when they walk by your kitchen. No longer do you apologize to your spouse with lines like, “It’s not the dishwasher, it’s… uh… the cat?” (We don’t even have a cat.)This product gives you dignity. It makes you proud to load your dishwasher again. It’s the kind of product that, if it were a person, would high-five you and say, “Don’t worry, I got this.”Why Lemon?I’ll be honest, lemon has always been a bit of an overachiever in the cleaning world. Nobody’s ever bragged about a lavender dishwasher cleaner, or pine-scented. But lemon? Lemon has branding power. Lemon walks into a room and says, “This place is clean now.” Glisten harnesses that energy and weaponizes it against grease and funk.Closing ThoughtsSo, is Glisten Lemon Scented Dishwasher Cleaner worth it? Absolutely. Will it change your life? Maybe not in the “win the lottery and move to a tropical island” way, but definitely in the “my dishwasher no longer smells like a crime scene” way.It’s not just a cleaner—it’s an intervention. It’s hope in a bottle. It’s proof that even the filthiest, smelliest, most hopeless dishwashers can be redeemed.⸻Final Verdict:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Five stars.If your dishwasher smells like death and regret, this is the product you need. It’s like a citrus exorcist for appliances. Pricey? A little. Worth it? Every penny. My only regret is not buying it sooner.

I have tried numerous dishwasher cleaners over the past decade, and this is the only one I've found that works effectively in our dishwasher. Since we have hard water, we have to have a cleaner that is able to hold up to the task, and this one does just that. Our dishwasher is truly clean, with dishwashers coming out amazing once we do our scheduled dishwasher cleaning (I do it about every other month). It also leaves our dishwasher looking very shiny, leaving me very happy since I have a great-smelling, clean dishwasher that also produces cleaner dishes!

I got this cleaner after my Bosch dishwasher started making a lot of noise while draining. Lots of forums say that you should run cleaner periodically to descale the drain pumps in Bosch dishwashers. Since I hadn't cleaned it a single time in over the year I had it, I thought it was time.The cleaner is pretty simple, put it in your silverware rack and run in an empty dishwasher. There's a wax plug that disolves and lets the cleaner out slowly. The dishwasher has a nice lemony scent after, but since I never really had odor problems with my dishwasher, I can't really say how much it would help.I think the cleaner helped a bit. The noise doesn't seem quite as bad now. These do seem a bit overpriced after using. I did some searching, and after some quick research and looking at the bottle, it turns out all this stuff really is made of is 25% citric acid, the rest being inert ingredients. When it comes time to clean again, I think I'll experiment with pure citric acid and my own delivery system before buying these again.Again, great product, but if you're not trying to disinfect/deodorize, you may be able to get away with just citric acid.

This thing works like magic. I tried another product (tablet) and was disappointed. I thought those type of products are just marketing gimmick. I never expected this would wow me. Very impressed. It was like giving me a new dishwasher. The build up and slimes all disappeared in one wash. The stainless steel shines again. Wow! Thank you!

did a wonderful job of cleaning my dishwasher. i have a metal inside and it was sparkling and clean. recommend this and this was recommended by a plumber.

I have used this for years. I used to do a thorough cleaning the dishwasher myself about every year, waiting until it obviously needed it. I finally decided I had to find an easier way. What ended up working well with the least work for me, is about every two months I clean the filter system and then use this product. (Glisten recommends every month, but there are only 2 of us, and we rinse most food off.) Our dishwasher is 18 years old, is stainless steel inside, and works and looks great.One hint: our dishwasher doesn't have a super hot cycle, and I sometimes find that the wax plug doesn't melt enough to let the cleaning fluid out, even if I run the tap water until it's hot before starting. If so, I run it again after removing some of the plug with my thumbnail.

The product itself is good, but ordering it from Amazon. Twice already it has shown up damaged and leaked all over the box. This is most likely because it uses heat to melt the wax, and during the summer, it's just too hot. I usually don't mark down stars for bad shipping, but this product needs better packaging or something to prevent these leaks.