please explain the best way of cleaning them and keeping dust off without damaging the baskets.... are they mold resistant? and if they get wet, will it damage the baskets (mostly referring to the bottom of baskets)? THANK YOU :) please explain the best way of cleaning them and keeping dust off without damaging the baskets.... are they mold resistant? and if they get wet, will it damage the baskets (mostly referring to the... » Read More please explain the best way of cleaning them and keeping dust off without damaging the baskets.... are they mold resistant? and if they get wet, will it damage the baskets (mostly referring to the bottom of baskets)? THANK YOU :) « Show Less
1051150
I would use the small brush attachment of my vacuum cleaner to remove dust. I would not get the basket wet, as I'm pretty sure that could damage the integrity of the woven material. Can't say whether the basket weaving is mold resistant as I live in Colorado where the relative humidity is usually in the teens!
1051151
I live in pa where humidity can be high. They don't get damp or moldy. But I think your referring to "if they get wet" . I wouldn't get them wet. I'm sure after prolonged exposer to water or exposer to large amount of water... it would ruin them.
1590502
I agree with the others concerning warm soap and water. I would think a damp paper towel or rag would also do the trick. I've had mine for several months now and it doesn't seem to collect dust. I've just taken the covers (I own several) outside and shake them. If there's any dust, I'd assume it comes off then, although I've honestly not noticed dust coming off, but I do it just incase. By shaking them out, I don't need to wait for them to dry.
2006313
I use a mesh seed guard like this one: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=20947&cmpid;=04csegpl&ref;=6111&subref;=AA&CAWELAID;=525384260&CA;GPSPN=pla&catargetid;=530005150000090886&c;adevice=cI got mine at a local bird supply store. They are pretty cheap and when they get dirty, you can throw them in the washing machine.
594813
Good morning. So far mine has held up well. No bowing, and no rust. Not sure that doing all that would be worth the time and effort. I also only have a few items in the 3 baskets. I left one off because I don't use it. Hope this helps. Take care...
1681793
Either something is probably bent around the basket ... straighten it out .... or ... there might be a small metal spur around the moving parts that will have to be twisted off with needle nose pliers or filed off with a small metal file. Push comes to shove, and you don't have a metal file .... try the file on a pair of fingernail clippers. (It's worked for me before) ..... or .... call "Amazon Customer Service" and they will be happy to take care of it for you with a new one.I do like mine a lot !
417287
now thats a manufacturers question. good thoughts using water. without going through the headache of potentially buying something that would cause even more damage i might try cleaning the entire cube with a regular gentle all natural fabric cleaner. at the very least it would ensure a uniformly cleaned cube... good luck !!
591162
I just wash it in warm soapy water and let it air dry. I never had a problem with mold, and I've been using the MiU spinner for about 5 years now. Hope that helps!
178384
What a great idea!!! They were very clean when I got them -- but I do recommend just wiping them out with a micro-fiber cloth (switching out for another clean one often) to make sure any dust is out. Then they won't be wet when you put the M&Ms; in.
381123
I guess you could just unmold the balls and put them in ziploc bags or wrap them in waxed paper so they dont stick together while they are still wet from unmolding. After a few hours you can probably just put them in any bin or container
2244768
Typically when bags get wet, you have to dry them quickly. I do this by putting them on a cookie sheet and putting them in a 170 degree oven for an hour. Once dry, put the bags to use. The pounding will eventually knock the mold off. That's really all you can do. Hope this helps.
868350
Yes, you can just remove them. However, if you are going to use it without the baskets, I'd recommend not putting the baskets on it at all as the baskets scratch the wood after a bit of sliding in and out.
1093048
My opinion is that they should be placed in a paper bag instead. It is less likely that they will develop mold. Even then, they may have some mold on them when you return. Get them in the ground as soon as possible and you will be fine.Mr. E.
1742582
I wash these with my cloth wipes in a mesh bag if they were only peed on (I flush the poop). I let them air dry and I get like 3 uses out of them. Food for thought though: If I can wash these in my washing machine several times and reuse them what are people talking about when they say to let it sit in their toilet bowl for a little bit to let them "break down"? I have a septic system and I was flushing these (for the last year and a half) without thinking about how that might not be a good idea- we're in need of septic work now and I don't know if it is related at all.
691045
I had some left over last year, and kept them in a thicker zip top bag... they were still fine (soft and squishy) this year when I got them out to use. I wouldn't add any moisture, as what was in there seemed sufficient. I was concerned about mold, but didn't seem to have an issue with it.
1896218
Just cleaned mine today. Just wash in soapy water, rinse, and dry. Be careful not to break them.
1031168
I have some of these and I HAVE washed them in the dishwasher in the top rack with the heated dry turned off. I don't do it often. I imagine they will, over time, haze from the abrasive soaps used in dishwashers. If your dishwasher is super hot I can't promise they won't deform in the heat - I feel the risk is small and so far have not had any regrets about washing them, the few time this has been done.
168701
Mine didn't come with a cleaning piece either, but I just flip out the "basket" and use a knife to pry off the leftovers...then rinse under a faucet to get the rest out and run it through the dishwasher. Never had anything stick to it.