precisely how is the best way to clean this, and how oftn? thanks much! i have had mine for 1.5 yrs. now
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We live in LA where the water had a lot of larger debris that clogged the filter after just 2 months, so sounds like you are starting with water that is clean, at least on a macro level! To clean it we simply used the scrubby side of a kitchen sponge - no soap - until it was white again. This restored the water flow quite nicely.
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I clean mine about once per year. I just use a brillo pad and scrub the ceramic until it's as white as I can get it. When it gets dirty and needs cleaned, you will notice a drop in water flow.
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The Doulton customer service recommended a moderate scrubbing, I use a hard plastic pot scrub sponge. In a house with 6 people, I end up cleaning it once every month and a half or so. Just try to scour any discoloration.
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I've just rinsed it off with a dobie pad or vegetable brush. How often depends on how much junk is in your water.
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I clean mine with a dish brush, like this one: Casabella Loop 3-Piece Dish Brush SetAs for frequency, it depends on your usage. Once you notice that the water flow is reduced, it's time to clean. In my case (a family of 4), I do it roughly every 3 months.
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You must turn off water supply to the filter then open the filter faucet to release pressure. Then you unscrew the filter case and remove the ceramic filter, clean it, then replace, tighten the case and turn on the water. Check for leaks, tighten more if any leak. How often you clean it depends on the water cleanliness going in. Suggest opening the filter case now and looking. If it looks dirty clean it. Then check it after a month and if it looks clean wait a couple of months next time. I have heard of them going a year without needing cleaning. Another tip you need to clean is if the water output slows way down. You must turn off water supply to the filter then open the filter faucet to release pressure. Then you unscrew the filter case and remove the ceramic filter, clean it, then replace, tighten the case and turn on the water. Check for leaks, tighten more if any leak. How often you clean it depends on the water cleanliness going in. Suggest opening the filter case now and looking. If it looks dirty clean it. Then check it after a month and if it looks clean wait a couple of months next time. I have heard of them going a year without needing cleaning. Another tip you need to clean is if the... » Read More You must turn off water supply to the filter then open the filter faucet to release pressure. Then you unscrew the filter case and remove the ceramic filter, clean it, then replace, tighten the case and turn on the water. Check for leaks, tighten more if any leak. How often you clean it depends on the water cleanliness going in. Suggest opening the filter case now and looking. If it looks dirty clean it. Then check it after a month and if it looks clean wait a couple of months next time. I have heard of them going a year without needing cleaning. Another tip you need to clean is if the water output slows way down. « Show Less
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I just use a green scrubby pad soaked in 1/10 bleach/water if I am worried about bacteria-bio film on the outside..
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I just cleaned mine actually...I just took it apart entirely and hand washed it like any other bottle...make sure u don't wash the filter though...that was just how I did it!!
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Use clean water. It doesn't get gross. Had ours for years, very easy to clean.
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I have not had any problems with mine. I clean it every once in a while with light dish soap, but that is all!
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Oh,dear! Sorry to hear that. I wash mine by hand. Perhaps, you need to buy a new one?
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I cleaned the preowned one I bought with soft scrub with bleach. Rinse well. I cleaned and sanitized all at one time.
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It's very easy to clean. Just wipe it with a damp or wet cloth or sponge. Air dry or use a kitchen towel.
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Mine is still pretty new but I have used Clorox clean up on my old one and it works pretty good. Had my old one for over 15 years
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Found a manual on the internet that tells how to clean. Can't find a way to send you the attachment. If you type in mini classic operating manual you should see the link to the PDF
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Clean it per the instructions using an 80% water 20% muriatic acid solution. Soak for 10 minutes. Rinse with fresh water. Mine did the same. I cleaned it and it works like new again.
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I have owned two of these. I have never cleaned them. I think the first one died because it eventually gunked up but that was at least a year after I bought the thing. It has never even occurred to me to clean it.
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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.
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I had the previous model for a year and it didn't rost. This model I had for about 4 months. I clean it with water and a little dish soap, let it dry and no problems.
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I first rinse and scrub with the brush that came with my juicer starting on the outside first, and then I scrub the inside. Then I add a dab of dish soap now with the water turned off, and scrub again starting on the outside, making sure to get my bristles up under the lip of the filter's edge ( I have noticed a lot of stuff mostly greens get caught up under there) and make my way to the inside. After I am sure I haven't missed a spot I rinse with hot water and then I hold up the filter to a light source and verify that it is completely clean. I have heard that if you have clogs in the mesh to let it soak in lemon water for awhile and then clean as you usually do. I admit that this is my second filter. I too use my juicer daily the first filter I had I didn't clean as thoroughly as I should have and ended up having to buy a new one. Now I treat it as if it were the most important part of my juicer and it is remaining clean after 6 months of avid use! I hope this helps you! Juice on!! and God bless!
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Use a feminine wash and wash cloth to clean the unit after each use. This has worked extremely well for me...
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Mine has never required cleaning and I use it almost daily. I think a soft bristle brush should do the trick if you feel like cleaning.
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So far I just wash it out with soap and water but plan to run vinegar water thru it soon. Haven't had it that long.