What's the safest way to clean this stainless jug to prevent bacteria and algae from growing on the inside walls?
1953737
since we use bottled water, we have never had a problem with algae or mold. But we do rinse with a vinegar solution every so often.....
1953738
I use mild soap and water or white vinegar. Cleaning the outside with white vinegar helps to keep it fingerprint- and streak-free too.
1953739
If you have a steam cleaner you can add a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar with the water and clean it. If you don't have a steam cleaner then mix a 50/50 solution of Apple Cider Vinegar and distilled water, and let it sit overnight (or longer if possible). Rinse with distilled water.
1953740
Never had that problem with it, however, in public space like restaurants, the health dept would recommend using dilute bleach and soap to wash it (and rinse it very well). Vinegar would work well too. If you use filtered water and rotate it regularly, there should be no problem with algae growth.
573256
Hi, I have this kettle and the interior bottom of the pot is stainless steel. The walls are some type of thermo-plastic which is very tough and offers some insulation. It is super easy to clean and it opens wide enough so that I can get my hand inside to clean it. If you use tap water (rather than filtered water) you may have some mineral build up but that is easily removed with some vinegar. I've been very happy with this kettle.
1819042
Hand washing is definitely the way to go. It will pit the metal and rust in spots if you go the dishwasher route.
838081
I break the bottle down as soon as I return so that it can dry out. You might try soaking the item in a weak solution of bleach (3 to 5% but not more than 10%) to kill the organism growing there.
1204523
I am sure it is safe. However, I, after each time getting it empty I soak it in the sink with water and "Comet", and I hand-scrub it. Of course I use the liners for inside which I also buy on line at Amazon.
2261218
Agree w the bleach solution. You can also add a cup of bleach periodically when you are using it in a storage mode. This unit is opaque,, so it should not support much algae growth, as would a transparent one made e.g., from a 55 gal. Coke barrel. Agree that algae should not be a concern when using water outdoors. Regardless, take care that children do not drink the collected water.
1385592
The top of the unit, where you put the water jug opening in, is stainless steel. I'm not sure about the entire inside.
1441412
I wouldn't wipe it with a cloth on the inside. It comes with a little brush and all you need to do is use a mixture of white vinegar and water and use the little brush. You really only need to do that every so often.
2055895
I clean all my glass bottles/jars with a paper towel. Just squirt some soap on the towel, wipe around the inside of the cap, the mouth and plop the towel inside the jar, add a little water, cover the mouth with your hand and shake back and forth (top to bottom)...works great, thorough, fast...rinse and done! A paper towel is clean each time instead of using possible bacteria-laden sponges or brushes and it gets into all the crevices.
319809
I just use soap and water. Occasionally I'll use a stainless steel cleaner (Stone and Steel by 409) on the exterior, but I don't think that's necessary. I really only do it if food has accidentally splattered on it. I also empty the kettle each night and wipe the inside of the kettle and the lid dry -- and I keep the lid off overnight to let the interior of the kettle dry out.
1230648
Not a good idea. We use a thermos bottle cleaning brush (long handle, soft bristles) and that does a good job. We use filtered water and that does not leave a build up in the bottle.
2032653
I used to make several gallons of distilled water and then use the cleaning solution. Now I use a plastic brush over the inside and rinse it out with hot water. I see slight build up after a distilling session which seems to disappear with the treatment just described.
637747
Use white vinegar - ((you buy it at a grocery store- very cheaply I might add). Other than that- just use a soft facecloth and wipe it down on the outside after use. Leave the top open for it to air dry inside, do not use dish detergent in the area where the water goes or you'll taste soap in your coffee for months!
448368
I put mine in top draw of dishwasher and seemed OK. Otherwise use a baby's bottle brush to clean inside.
999290
I would use warm water or maybe some Woolite to clean the inside. That would be gentle enough. If you are referring to the outside, warm soapy water with a soft cloth should be ok
270035
I wash my racks in the sink. I have never cleaned the inside of the unit. I lined the bottom and anywhere fat would drip with foil and I just replace the foil. for heaven's sake don't clean the walls or door. that's where all the flavor comes from!
1862760
I don't clean it, but a mild soap on the outside would do, and a mild white vinegar solution is what I'll run through it after weeks of use. And yes, the tank slides off into your hand which is more convenient that using the small hole in the top for filling.