For long-term owners, is there a best way to keep it clean? I know it is cheap, but I'd like to make it last as long as possible.
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I woul take it apart and clean it once a season. I did not do this and the supports for the heat deflectors are rusting away. I think this is a fatal occurrence and would want to avoid at all cost. I think that is the grill's weak spot.
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It is really not that cheap. I keep mine stored inside and it is very easy to clean.
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Michael, I have never known any grill (more expensive or otherwise) to be free of grime. I use a cover on all seasons, and clean front and sides after each use. One thing I have always done for the "bowl" inside, is to buy lava rocks and place on the bottom around and under the burners. This way, it keeps the "bowl" cleaner and can wash or replace them as needed. Hope this helps. Also, the grill is still going strong and still the best value in a grill I ever bought.
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We've had it for quite some time now and have had no need to do any major cleaning. Just use good quality oils and you'll be okay.
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I have cleaned it a couple times and it has worked fine. I assume after so long you will have to replace. I used it for 5 years.
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Very well! And i just run hot water through it and polish with a soft cloth. I just googled cleaning options. There are other ways, but that was the easiest way i found.
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I have had my chair for about a month, maybe two? and it's super easy to wipe clean! I use one of those hand held scrubbers with the soap inside (hope that makes sense) and I bring a glass of water to the chair with me and the scrubber and just scrub it all down! It comes clean really easily and holy cow sometimes it looks REALLY messy. The dirty always comes off and it looks good as new. I also use my vacuum to get all the crumbs out from the seat. I have never had to take it apart to wash it!
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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've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill after use to keep the rust off and keep it seasoned. Good luck. I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill... » Read More I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill after use to keep the rust off and keep it seasoned. Good luck. « Show Less
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I always put mine in a cup of soapy water and let it run for a minute, then rinsed and dried. It always seem to come clean. Hope this helps.
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It's not bad to clean. I just rinse it and wipe it quickly with a sponge. I only use it for protein so it kinda has a lingering smell of protein but it's better than over washing it. Don't do that because it battery powered and it might mess it up. The bottom that covers the batteries is pretty tight though so quick rinses shouldn't mess it up. I use mine everyday twice a day and it still works great after about 2-3 months.
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You need yo run white vinager through it ang wipe it Dow 1-2 times a week. I've gone though about 15 cat fountins and this by far is the best including cleaning. Make sure you add or exchange water every day. Ty
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If you want it to stay squeaky clean you will have to buy more cleaner. I rarely clean mine and it works just fine. The mineral deposits on them do not keep them from working. I do rinse mine out each time and much of the residue just flakes out when it has built up to a certain point.
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I've had mine for about 2 months. I don't see why you would ever have to throw it out. It wipes clean.
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It sort of depends on how you use it. If you use the entire thing to clean than it might last a good amount, but I use it by breaking off small pieces and cleaning until that chunk can't clean anymore. It's made the stuff last a lot longer.
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I've looked online and found nothing yet. Perhaps someone (even I) will find the pamphlet that comes with it and put it online somewhere. Maybe a specific question about operation or cleaning could be answered for you.
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I haven't found a way too clean it. Yet. I'm going to try cleanWith hot water and let it dry.
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I have had the same problem no matter what type of brush I used, I swish mine in a little bleach, once in a while, keeps it clean through and through and stays in top condition. Just rinse it well.
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Kind of, if you take it apart you can use a brush and clean if careful. You won't get it 100% clean but enough to last a little longer. Unless your house is very dusty it should last about a year.