there are no bristles pointing up to clean around the top of the rim where water comes out. is it easy to clean way up there without that feature?
235245
Good question, but no we haven't had any problem. The bristles stick out from the handle enough that it cleans effectively.
1375326
I have not changed any of the bristles on my brush but I don't think it should be that hard at all I've done it with other brushes before it is a very simple task. I do like the brush I'm very happy with it, is very easy to clean. Definitely a good purchase.
1294431
I use a narrow paint brush to wipe it down with - keep it just for this alone. I never dunk it in the water. For pieces of small pasta that may have stuck in the blades I use a toothpick to dislodge them. But the brush works wonderfully. It's a somewhat stiff bristled one.
58596
No problem to clean... but there is an exposed sharp edge when you clean. Just don't do it drunk...
2259577
I have the Easy Clean - actually 2 of them (1 at our vacation home). You can definitely use it without the brushes revolving. There's a setting on the on/off switch for turning the brushes on/off.
1244609
How can you scrub? The top doesn't come off? We have it and don't like that you have to pour water into spout but we haven't had sediment problem.
432851
Although the top part does unscrew, there's no opening - I'm not sure why they added that part. However, the opening on the bottom is quite large and you should be able to get your hand and/or a brush in there to clean it when you need to. I've found it doesn't really get dirty very fast, but my mob of cats drinks the water rapidly so that I rinse it and refill it more than once a week.
199199
The top comes off so that you can clean the bristles and also the cup. Easy to clean.
225646
No, but with the draining system that is covered in the center on the outside it is very easy to clean.
1425000
No... not hard to clean at all. As stated in my previous review (I've evidently become an expert on this device), best way to clean it is to first rinse out with hot water, then put in more hot water almost to the top and turn on the whirring thingy. This will "swirl" the water around. If you still have any residue (it will be near the top), then just give it a swipe with a wet dishrag around the inside edge and down about as far as your fingers will reach. Be careful not to touch the little whirring thingy (paddle). Dunno what would happen, but just don't. Box is long gone, so don't remember about instructions, but these washing instructions have worked for me - every day - for nearly a year now. Just don't let any residue dry out on the inside and you shouldn't have any probs. Bottom is flexible rubber and removable... it's where the batteries go. Just don't submerge or leave to set in standing water. I have already bought one for all my kids for Christmas. Great product, especially for the money. Hope this helps.
1346249
The spout on this separator is difficult to clean. The opening narrows toward the bottom and requires real effort to clean. However, the wide top and overall performance outweighs the cleaning difficulty.
2188494
No. But it's super easy to clean. Warm water and a little bit of soap on blend mode, rinse and you're done.
851802
I too have no trouble just cleaning the bristles by hand. The bristles are so short it really shouldn't be a problem, then wash after.
1219549
I had to run the knife to remove the bottom also. A 'totally clean' removal I would say is not possible. I went to YouTube to check out demo's of making one and found this to be the norm. Hope that helps.
1259912
It's not a problem to clean but remember you don't use it for drinking water. If you "season" it first it helps a lot but you still get some rusting.
933948
I did not have any problem with the bottom. I did follow the directions provided and made sure I wiped the unit after using so no water got in the bottom and I did not put it under the faucet. I traveled to a number of places in Australia for a month and did not have any problem with the bottom or other parts of the toothbrush
282367
I put hot water in it with a little dish soap, put the cap and and shake. This cleans it pretty well. Once or twice I have stuffed a small rag inside and swished it around with the handle from a wooden spoon. I suppose a bottle brush would also work but is not usually needed. The opening on the narrow mouth is 1 1/4" wide and is by far the easiest to drink out of.