Can you leave the cleaning solution in it and just empty the dirty water out, if you're using it several times per week for small spot cleanings?
190631
That's what I do, I've had no problems leaving the cleaning solution in and just emptying the dirty water out.
190632
I have been. I just take the clean water/solution tank off the unit before I store it just to prevent it from leaking out. I'm not sure if it even would, just a precautionary measure.
1490809
I've never had that problem. If you are using the muti-purpose cleaner and distilled water and a clean pad, it should not leave a film. However, the first couple of times you clean the floor, you may get film from the dirt it extracts.
772234
I just use it for water, but I clean it out by running a jug of water with a little dish soap through it and then I run through just water a few times
426840
No. We clean it everytime we use it. If you know how to use it properly, please tell me.
126907
I would not empty it unless you're only using it once a month or something.
2244302
Just keep an eye on it, they don't want you to go below an inch of water in the container. Probably I empty mine about once a week.
443978
I clean mine once a week by removing all remaining water in the unit, cleaning the center with a Q-tip, and let the product air dry for the day.
1334636
I change the water every week and rinse the filter. So once a month I change the filter unless it looks dirty before.
1588891
No, I leave the bottle in and there's never been a problem. It comes with 2 bottles, so I have Mr. Clean solution in one and Bona in the other, and I just switch them out.
1139149
Yes, we keep it rinsed out after every use, and once per week, we take the protective grid out and use a mild cleaner such as soap or occasionally some baking soda swish around, rinse and done.
1325669
I only use distilled water. There is an element that can be cleaned, so I would assume if you took a paper towel with some rubbing alcohol and cleaned it every few days it would be okay.
1279402
Yes you can. The hand held unit can detached. Simply rinse under running water. If you manually clean it regularly then you'll need apply a drop of light machine oil once a week. Hope that answers your question.
686074
you can, just make sure when you do this that the unit if cleaned and flushed out well after using mouth wash some residue will coat pump if not ran throu with water cheers!!!
361417
No- you just wipe dry with a cloth. Depending on what you are cleaning, the solution will have been diluted with water.
1539051
I haven't taken it out. I empty and rinse the container where the dirty solution goes though.
566162
No, in the instructions it says to clean every few weeks. It's easy to remove, so you can just check if there is a dirt on it.
897837
I dont leave mine in, but yes it says you can because of the timer, I just try to clean mine after every use.