How does one clean the inside of the bowl? I don't like the thought of having urine/brown stains or skid marks....
2075657
With the included spray bottle. Is your question even valid given the information provided about this waterless toilet? If you had to ask, this isn't the toilet for you.
2075658
They send along a squirt bottle that you fill with white vingar and just spritz when done doing your business. There is no water the poo just goes straight down and does not swirl/stain. There is a couple that lives in their RV full time that has this toilet and has done an excellent video series on youtube. here is a link to their FAQ video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CdnVZkCKXU Their Videos convinced us this was the compositing toilet for us, I Hope it helps you in your decision as well.
1886157
yeah it's pretty easy to clean, very actually. Just about any cleaner will do. I always just used a bit of diluted dish soap and water, or for lighter spills just a wet towel works.
1922826
there are no cleaning instructions included, but I will tell you that it cleans up like a dream. It is stainless steel and that is one of the easiest to clean. Mine still looks like brand new. Wash in soapy water (with dawn detergent) that will do the trick. Do NOT use a brillo pad or such! It should clean up very easily!
245740
Just use a good quality liquid dish soap, (some are a lot better than others) and good"Hot" water to rinse with. I haven't had any problem. Also, I don't empty and wash every time it gets low.Just add some more butter and smooth it. I'm alone, so, if have several people making a mess you have a different problem.
217870
I have not used it in several months. I just look inside the bowl and see if there is any buildup and then use it. It look like new inside.
1297576
Dirt accumulates in a removable bowl. You can wipe the bowl easily with a paper napkin or towel, or wash it if you want.
1541728
We got the black bowls, and hence staining never really occurred. We use this for my son's lunch box, and sometimes my husband doesn't get around to cleaning it out for the weekend. With smell-sensitive kids, and a husband that doesn't use the dishwasher for the bowls, we haven't had a problem. We have replaced the bowls once, after daily using this item for two-three years, but they were under $10 and sent by the company quickly.
263928
I clean out the inside with a damp q-tip. But, don't forget to replace the tip every 3 or 4 months, depending on how much you use it.
249921
I also haven't had a problem. I've had mine nearly 6 months and it looks practically brand new inside and out. I did have a little discoloration after a few dishes I've prepared. To remedy that, I poured a little baking soda right onto a (not-too-wet) normal sponge, and it scrubbed right out. The baking soda acts as an exfoliant (as well as of course, an odor-removing deodorizer) and provides a nice, soft scrubbing action. rinse it all away. Hand dry.
1257499
From the book that came with the machine: "Anodized aluminum mixing bowl, no need to pre chill or freeze bowl." The inside appears to be coated with a non-stick surface. I would wash by hand and dry....very easy to do.
1604936
Yes, it's tricky. I tried a toothbrush with little success. Then I found at the drugstore a small, rather stiff brush similar to a fingernail brush, and this did the trick. We have three of the Brotform bowls to clean at the same time, so easy cleaning is a priority. I hope you enjoy yours as much as we have ours.
2036513
You could probably find some at a pet store, but why? It only takes me 2-3 minutes to wash out the bowls everyday.
1162870
Because of the dark coating, you don't need to polish them. You do need to use plastic or silicon utensils to avoid chipping or scratching the inner lining. As to cleaning, I have found that just dish soap and warm water work well. If the mess is a sticky one, I soak it for a few minutes and the mess wipes right out.
1559946
They did make improvements on the bowl. It is noticeably stronger than it used to be. That was a concern of mine as well. The removable plate doesn't seem to heat up in same amount of time the older model did. But the difference is minor. Being able to clean it properly is worth it. Haven't seen a bit of yellowing. I'm happy with mine. Hope this was helpful:)
1675394
I don't know what it is but mine got so bad that I ended up throwing it away. I had it for a few years and didn't use it that much. I always wiped them clean when I was done and they would always have that white stuff when I would get it back out. The last time both bowls were just a mess.
863831
Easy! the whole blade slides right off so you're left with the bowl, then you just simply rinse the container. It's flat so it's great for cleaning. =]
604872
I bring my bowls inside to clean them regularly and have never found an ant inside any of them. If you don't want to bring them inside, you can always take a bucket of hot, soapy water outside and clean them there.