How often does it need to be cleaned? Does it get mold/mildew around the edges?
992614
No mold or mildew. Still looks like new after several months use. We clean bowl after each fill, about once a week.
992615
I haven't noticed any mildew or mold around the edge, but we have it inside. We have 4 medium sized dogs and a cat that use it, and we fill it up every other day or so. I wash it out once a week with soap and water, but it doesn't visibly need to be cleaned.
992616
I only use reverse osmosis water in the dog container. I don't know if there could be problems if using untreated water but I have no problems. Use 2 qt. unit and change water every few days.
992617
i have had mine for about 1 year now, and each time i fill it i rinse with hot water and seems to be fine.
992618
How often it needs to be cleaned depends mainly on how messy the animals are. The bottle part stays clean (and I haven't noticed any mold or mold smell), while the stainless bowl is open to the air, so I make sure to wash it out when I refill the bottle (it snaps out pretty easily). I haven't found that bottom part molds/mildews on the edges, but I suppose it could if it got moisture trapped between the metal bowl and the plastic in which it sits.
992619
I just clean the jug of mine lightly, and the metal bowl part heavily, every time I refill it - which is every couple of weeks. (I have one 11 lb dachshund.) I have not had any problems with mold or mildew with that upkeep. I used a filter at first, but don't bother anymore.
1410969
I've had mine for a while and it hasn't mildewed at all. I even accidentally left some water in it over the weekend, and it just needed a little rinsing with dish soap. So I would say mildew isn't a problem!
1286118
I've had it 6 months. It's been to countless locker rooms and stored in a plastic bag in a tote during transport. Hasn't accumulated mold or mildew at all. If it did, which I don't think it will, it would probably wipe right off. I'd use a little cleaning vinegar if it's stuck on. Hope this helps!
1256606
I have not had any problems with mildew, they are easy to clean. I actually use the bottom bucket for the bath toys myself.
1578798
Too new to know yet. So far not that difficult to clean but will see after time if it retains mold building moisture. Hope this helps.
1286114
I just throw it in the washer with bleach and detergent, and it turns out fine. - I haven't actually had a problem with mold, but washing the mat is part of my routine - maybe yearly, ie - not "needed" often.
1465551
I haven't had any issues with mold/mildew. I switched to a mat but my daughter has stuck them to the wall of the shower and still no issues.
988447
I have had over six months no issues with mold or rust but when I am done using it I wash in hot soapy water and dry it before putting it away
635660
I have not had any problems with mold or mildew. The handle dries out when you have finished making the rice. I am really happy with this rice maker!
2261286
Mine is still pretty clean, but I've only had it for a few months. It gets scratched pretty easily, but they're not too noticeable
272526
I've never had to wash mine since I've gotten it for the better part of a year. the material it's made of is permeable (sort of like a windbreaker jacket material) except for the clear plastic, so it dries rather quickly. It has never gotten mold or smelled funny. When the time does come to wash it, I intend to simply hand wash with detergent and air dry. Hope this helps.
2234239
I have never had problems cleaning this unit and definitely no mildew. We use our ice maker very often. We LOVE it!!
183517
I own one and it is NOT difficult to clean. Initially I scrubbed the parts with ajax to get rid of the layer mold. It was difficult and took a lot of time to do... but later I realized if I soak the main three component parts in a bleach water mixture, there is NO SCRUBBING TO DO! It does a great job and the mold gets killed off by the bleach everywhere in the unit! After a few hours, just rinse the parts, that's all! No rubbing or scrubbing!!!
973713
I have had mine for about 6 months and no mold. But, we do not let it sit in the water. We use it to fill the baths and then take it out of the water once the kids go in.
1087437
You want to wash/rinse it out well after use, wring it out but leave it damp to store it. There should be instructions that come with it but if you clean it first it doesn't get moldy/mildewy.
1367366
I haven't had to clean it since it was installed. I think that was over a year ago.
312424
I wipe it down daily with a paper towel and rinse it thoroughly. Once a week I use a vinegar and water mix and let it sit for 20 minutes per the instructions. Some places are very hard to clean. I'm looking into getting another one for that reason.