Can you reuse the steam energized cleanser bottle using white vinegar and water? Also, how do you open the bottle?
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I only have used the cleaner Shark offers, and the cap on the bottle of cleaner twist off, it does fit tight.
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I also put the cleaner I use on the floor first and then steam clean. Saves money!
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The Shark cleaner top does not screw off.( much like the Swiffer liquid bottles,but much smaller) But,I have filled an old Windex spray bottle with vinegar & water( big fan of that) and sprayed the floor and steamed over that,which worked pretty good. Even if I could get the top off the Shark liquid,I think the vinegar& water solution might cause problems with the "guts" of the machine itself. Hope this helps!
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The total white top pulls off. Clean with baking soda water rinse in vinegar water. Let air dry. The Baking soda breaks down the oil residue in the bottle, the vinegar sterilizes the bottle and the roller. Are you aware not to use hot oils with the plastic rollers. Hot oils are citrus oils or blends.
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1st time, I refilled the pot and add some vinegar, then let it boiling, the poured water out. Vinegar can help to clean/descale. I used this: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-ADC-05-Electric-Dispensing-Cleaner/dp/B000GFJ9W4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1419377760&sr=8-10&keywords=citric+acid+clean to clean another pot, it cleans very good.
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No clue get a bottle and try. Turn it upside down in your utensil tray and run dishwasher as hot as it goes. Usually Sani Wash. It will use the entire bottle it is not multi use. My dishwasher came out looking all new lol. I did not open until next day.
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Fill the unit with white vinegar and water (40% water:60% vinegar) and run the unit for 45 minutes. Dump the mix out and refill with water.This should help.eb
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I read up on one of the websites on how to make homemade vanilla extract and they had instructions on cleaning the bottles thoroughly before using. I think I filled them up with water and .....(I'm not sure if there was vinegar called for as well) and microwaved them to boiling for a certain amount of time.
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When my oil ran out I washed the bottle and green 'neck' part w/ dish soap and water, sponge or bottle brush easily fit in opening. Then I put soap and water in it, pumped it up and sprayed that through. Put in clean hot water and misted that out through a few more times and was done. Only took a few minutes start to finish. There were directions in the package and this was their method for getting it clean.
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Sorry, I am still using it and have't had to clean it yet!I hope you would be able to reuse it, Good luck with it!
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I like the vinegar and water idea below. I use vinegar for all my cleaning... Except cleaning dishes in the dishwasher lol
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I run vinegar and water through the coffee side about 3 times. Then run through the steam wand for maybe 3 -4 minutes. After all is done of course run clean water to get the vinegar out of the system.
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Many run a mixture of water and white vinegar (3:1). Then I run just water through about 3 times (full tank). Put some lemon in the vinegar mixture for better cleaning and smelling.
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The most I've ever done for mine is to make sure I rinse it thoroughly with hot water after each use, making sure that all of the cleanser that I used is rinsed out completely. After that, I squeeze it and hang it to dry. I also agree with the first poster that a mild soap or vinegar should work as well. Also, something to consider is that the bristles are supposed to be naturally antimicrobial according to the company. As a side note, I've also been wondering how often the brush should be replaced if anyone has any thoughts on that.
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I would recommend you pour straight vinegar nt the bottom of the unit and let it sit for 2 hoursThen put some water in the container and see if it turns onDo not empty the vinegar from the bottom let it run through Sort of like when you clean your coffee pot I do not use distiller water but I do regularly use the white vinegar Mine runs like a charm but it will shut down if residue builds up
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You can try mixing in an oil first like Olive oil or coconut oil and then add your water and shake good. I use Vinegar, Castile soap and a splash of tea-tree oil as a cleaner in a spray bottle so I don't see why it would not work.
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Use hot water and vinegar and a bottle brush it works perfect and do it weekly if you can.
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Good morning. There is the old fashion way to cean the boiler with a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar.(Natural) The other possibility is going to the next drug store or supermarket and get a bottle of softening agent(chemical)
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Personally I use their citric acid cleaner. I would highly recommend that!!! I've owned my machine for about 3yrs & it's hard to completely rid the vinegar smell/taste. I've cleaned my Kurig that way & YUCK!