I'm really having trouble keeping the base free from pink mold. I empty it out every other day and spray it with vinegar and it comes back. Tips?
553227
I have never had pink mold but I used to have problems with white dust until I started using distilled water, as stated in the previous answer. I also put a few drops of tea tree oil in with the water.
553228
That hasn't happened to me at all yet. I put filtered water in mine and have had absolutely no build up and I clean with vinegar about twice a week.
1383900
Well the problem with any mold is that it's alive, more or less. So, once it starts, one either kills it or does not. What I did (no longer have that machine,) was always wipe the inside of the seal with a solution of pure liquid bleach, applied on a rag, using my finger tip (rubber gloves, OK) as the applicator. That more or less did the job... depending on how bad it was. But there's no doubt it's a troublesome problem. The other thing I frequently did was run a load of HOT water in the empty machine, with about a quart of pure bleach. I think you get the drift: mold is not your buddy; kill it!
2208731
I've had similar problem with one side often getting stuck. Solution, try using Saran Wrap to line the mold. Works every time.
645626
Soak it it strait vinegar for a few hours and it will fall right off. Remember to wash well after. Not with soap just water!!!.
181683
Following the directions helped. Use vinegar and water..soak it then let it air dry.
930949
After seeing the question, I checked mine and see no mold. I confess I remember to empty the reservoir only about 50% of the time. Perhaps a full reservoir is not a friendly environment for mold.
2169122
I haven't noticed that. I have had mine for over a year. You might try running vinegar through it then lots of water.
2056080
try adding a bit of water, then give it a swirl. that should dilute it enough to get it out, but not so much that it loses potency.
1555798
My molds also have the flakes/residue some others have reported. I've washed the molds before and after each use, but also tried not washing them in case it was my soap. I've tried rising them in hot water alone as well. I've tried using tap water, filtered water, and bottled water but the residue still appears.
906038
Honestly I have never had to clean it. Im thinking a heavy duty degreaser or some type of acid base cleaner might do the trick. Maybe even bleach and let it soak. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Almost four years running nonstop and its still going strong.
633781
When using the mold, make sure that the mold is filled with fondant completely. Trim away any fondant outside the mold wait a few minutes then carefully release it from the mold. I didn't have any problems.
1306796
I use vinegar. You can mix it 50/50 with water and just let it sit. The longer the better. I have done it a few times. It may take a couple soakings to get it off.
2036453
I had the same thing happen recently. Just make sure you change the water every 3 days, and that should take care of the mold.
249809
rinse the entire thing out. Place straight distilled white vinegar into the unit. Run unit with only the distilled vinegar in it for a few hours that should clean it off good luck.
536057
Thank you for your suggestion to use vinegar. I just did and most of it came off. I have to use pumice in the toilet bowls too.
554875
Wow, I did not have this problem with mine at all. If washing with hot water and regular dish detergent doesn't do the trick, I'd suggest soaking it in a solution of white vinegar and cool water (1:1), then washing again.
1798382
I would suggest bleaching first, let it dry, then use the benzarid fungicide. It will prevent future mold and mildew growth for a long time as it has on my house.