I just purchased one of these used and the hoses are nasty inside. How can I clean these without causing harm?
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Honestly, I have never cleaned mine. They do get pretty nasty but that is normal and has happened on all of the canister filters I have owned. As long as they don't get clogged and effect the flow of water I don't worry about it. My water is crystal clear. My suggestion is to either buy new hoses, any hardware store such as home depot carries plastic hose in various sizes that you can cut to fit, spray them out with water pressure or use a long pipe cleaner brush. I hope this helps some.
385000
they came with a new hose, just change it. for a better look and working better, I suggest using pvc pipe. You can get this pipe in any hardware store and it very easy to install.
906793
what Jeffrey suggested is exactly what I have done in the past. Also make sure that there nothing blocking the hoses, I found that sometime the chemicals that I have used might cause a blockage, wash the hoses & pump.
540007
Hello! Clean this item with water or PDX Anti Bacterial Toy Cleaner. Hope this helps.
1193012
Here's the link to instructions for cleaning various models.http://blog.jiffysteamer.com/2010/12/how-to-clean-your-jiffy-steamer_28.html
1476075
I have not had an issue with the hoses I have purchased. I am being careful not to yank them around or pull them across sharp edges.
1214422
I am not sure there is any way to really clean it. I think you may need to but replacement filters. I don't think that they were meant to be washed.
1245399
Mine aren't dirty enough to warrant a cleaning. Suggest send it back to manufacturer or buy a new one (doubt they take trade-ins, eh...)
128844
I would use a gentle dish soap or maybe a spray household cleaner if they're really grimy. Just don't let any liquid run down inside!
1228145
You just change the removable filters from the wand and the one that connects to the tube. Nothing to clean internally. The heads get cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
504446
I just flush them with purified water and let them air dry but if you want to you can get cleaning tablets. Ive never had a problem with them though.
196303
Hello. I experienced the same thing. I used a pipe cleaner wire to gently clean the groves/openings and ran hot water over it weekly. Mine just gave out after about a year. I could not find a way to open up the unit to clean the inside. I am not sure if I would purchase another one. Hope this helps. Take care.
867541
If you use it alot go to your local industrial hose shop and have one made. Take them the old one. They can probably use a higher quality hose as well
880026
Yes that's what I have. I wash them outside now with the garden hose, instead of banging it on a surface and getting all that dirt back into the air! Brilliant! Use one, wash it, let it dry while using the other one. Make sure it is completely dry before using them again.
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Make sure that the O rings are in the quick connect fittings, if not replace, lube the area where the O rings are and reattach hoses, I haven't had any leaks in mine.
1274563
I have never cleaned one of these. I just installed them. your method sounds like a good one though
1035011
My first answer: buy another, they're inexpensive. But if you want to clean none, run hot water and use a degreasing detergent, and soak it an hour, scrub it, rinse it. Seriously, save the trouble and buy a new one.