We use it for pumping various non-hot food liquids (oil, soy sauce, vinegar): how do you suggest cleaning between uses?
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I only use the tubing for making prototypes of vacuum-packing systems, not for actually selling or using the tubing in products. I do not run fluids through the tubing, and hence have never had to clean it. If I had to, I would clean the tubing by flushing it with a mix of dishwater detergent and water, and rinsing it with plain water.
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The directions say to clean once a week. I dump out whatever water and oil is left in the container. Then I pour in white vinegar and add hot water up to the fill line. I wait twenty or so minutes and then swish the water and vinegar around with my hands rubbing in areas where it has turned a little brown. I also rub my finger on the pad around the bottom to clean out the brown stuff down there. I then dump out the water and dry it with a white dish towel. I also put some vinegar into the lid and rub out the brown spot that appears in the middle. So far, so good. The machine still works and it looks good too. The directions say to clean once a week. I dump out whatever water and oil is left in the container. Then I pour in white vinegar and add hot water up to the fill line. I wait twenty or so minutes and then swish the water and vinegar around with my hands rubbing in areas where it has turned a little brown. I also rub my finger on the pad around the bottom to clean out the brown stuff down there. I then dump out the water and dry it with a white dish towel. I also put some vinegar into the lid and rub out the brown spot that appears in the middle. So far, so good. The machine still works and... » Read More The directions say to clean once a week. I dump out whatever water and oil is left in the container. Then I pour in white vinegar and add hot water up to the fill line. I wait twenty or so minutes and then swish the water and vinegar around with my hands rubbing in areas where it has turned a little brown. I also rub my finger on the pad around the bottom to clean out the brown stuff down there. I then dump out the water and dry it with a white dish towel. I also put some vinegar into the lid and rub out the brown spot that appears in the middle. So far, so good. The machine still works and it looks good too. « Show Less
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Don't just rinse, use either a coffee maker cleaner, or as we do, run a cycle with white vinager and water (no filter). It cleans the scale and oil build up.
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We've had it for quite some time now and have had no need to do any major cleaning. Just use good quality oils and you'll be okay.
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So far I have pumped about 4 bottles of Jordan's Skinny Syrup through mine and so far have not had to clean it. I had another pump a couple of years ago that needed cleaned and all I did was pump warm water through it, cleaned the nozzle right out and of course the rest of the pump too. pumped it dry a couple of times then put it back in syrup bottle and it worked fine.
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I rinse mine in warm water,then run a vinegar,thyme oil,citrus oil mix through then rinse again,hang to dry. Seventh generation makes a disinfecting surface cleaner that's basically the same as my home made stuff. These cleaners are safe if you don't rinse it all out,leaves tubes smelling like nothing. No cleaner smell,no milk smell,no vinegar smell. You could probably do just vinegar, I just find the mix or the seventh generation,helps clean as well as disinfect as where vinegar sometimes can't do oily stuff like cream in milk. We are very happy with this milker, and the ease of use
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Heloav8or is right about white vinegar and water being an excellent cleaner/descaler. However, provided you clean the outside of the wand immediately after use before milk residue dries on, then really no further cleaning is required. Remember that steam has been issuing from the wand, sterilising the inside of the wand as it does so.
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Well after the oil is cool it's no problem I use a funnel and a coffee filter. If you want to do this with hot oil you will need metal vessels for everything. I found everything very easy to breakdown and clean otherwise
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There are several ways to clean. You can run vinegar and hot water through it. There is also a cleaner liquid that they sell at Party City or on line. If it is clogged up and dried in, you may have to remove the tubing from inside and soak it in hot water. I have never done that though. Always make sure to clean it with hot water with or without vinegar after each use. Then get all liquid out of it and let it dry before storing.
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I just use it for water, but I clean it out by running a jug of water with a little dish soap through it and then I run through just water a few times
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Kindly, you should ask the maker of this product about their products uses. I have not had the need or opportunity to clean the items you detail, sorry.
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I pulled my manual out and here are the cleaning directions. After using the device 5-6 times or 2-3 days, clean as follows: 1. Unplug the power cord from the base of the unit and uncover. 2. Pour out any remaining water from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. 3. Put 1 Tablespoon of citric acid in the water tank, add just under 100 ml of warm water. 4. Leave water for 5 minutes, and then drain the solution from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. 5. Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid Ultrasonic Vibration plate area, which can be gently cleaned with a cotton bud. Never use other acids, enzymes or detergents, as this may risk poisonous gas to be created or cause malfunction.
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I put a cup of white vinegar in a small jar, put in the pump tube, Turn on the button & let run untill jar is not quiet empty, Then rince with water & it is good for a month for Us. Ann
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I ran a good bit of warm soapy water through it several times and then did the same with clean water. I washed the outside of the pump as well.
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You can put your pump parts into a ziploc bag and place it in the fridge after pumping and just wash once every 24 hours. I wash everything except the tubing.
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I generally don't use any. I have not taken it apart but it seems this pump is all polymer, so I don't think it need lubricant. I have pumped gasoline and diesel, which are both easy chemicals for this pump. I have also pumped alcohols, which are also easy. The most aggressive solvent I have pumped is ethyl formate, and the pump seemed to handle this well also. Other pumps that were for gasoline did not work for ethyl formate.
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I wash the bottles, flanges, white rubber pieces that fit at the base of the flange and the cylindrical pieces that fit at the top of the flange. Otherwise, nothing else needs to be washed. Do not clean the thin tubes or white plastic pieces. The pump should include an instruction booklet as well.