A lot of odors are created by humidity. You can use baking soda in the room, particularly in refrigerators. However, it's important not to mask odors. You can work it into the fabric, also. Though we've talked about home health hazards, I haven't gone into the realm of electronic appliances, but Debra Lynn Dadd does address a wider variety of health hazards.
Many dishwashers have plastic inside.
I personally enjoy washing my own dishes. Actually, for my birthday, my husband bought me a stainless-steel dish rack. The other thing about using a dishwasher is, the dishwasher generally leaves a residue on the plates. Also, in the interest of full disclosure regarding cosmetics, I don't wear makeup because my eyes are sensitive. If you are going to wear it, I strongly suggest going to a health-food store or looking on the Internet for safe, nontoxic cosmetics.