Has anyone found a good way to clean the spout?
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I have a very thin brush that works great on it. Before that, I used long q-tips. If neither one is around, try rolling up a paper towel real thin, and pull that carefully through the spout.
89796
sometimes mine gets a bit stuck. I just wiggle the spout a bit to loosen it and it works. If not, I do replace mine every 2 years or so as it will give up.
1439316
I haven't had a problem. Pous like it would out of any ready made dressing bottle. No spout. Hope this helps.
2008057
Not yet. I've only sprayed and wiped ours down. Sorry I can't be more help.
394956
No! Any dirty lead will clog the spout. I hold a Wheel wieght over the pot with pliers and melt the lead off the steel clip. Some new wieghts are not lead.
1674208
if the leak is from the spout to empty the water, try using plumbers tape (it is a teflon not sticky tape). available at any home improvement store.
1372029
Just noticed ours is moldy (after 2 years on the spout!) and I'm going to replace it. But the entire inside is coated with black. Yuck!
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with much success i just turn the strainer sideway, use the spoon and scoop the upper part into a new bowl, then, turn it around and scoop the other side. residuals will be minimal. for final cleaning, use warm to hot water, soft sponge with washing liquid. rinse it well in hot water - using a sprayer is most efficient if your faucet set provides. good luck
626991
Look on the underside of the spout. There will be a small hole to unscrew some type of screw. Loosen the screw then turn the spout to the right.
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The best technique to clean it is to use half and half mixture of vinegar and water. Set it high and then keep 'puffing' the steam out until all the mineral deposits vent out of the holes.
635320
I find it best for these. Use the spout without additional attachments to localize the steam exactly where you want it. Then the grease just wipes away! It's awesome.
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They all start to drip slowly til empty, after certain period of time. The ball bearing in the spout gets dirty or slick from a build up of the dog's saliva. I had this problem after a few weeks, and called the Lixit company. I was told to clean it really well and dry it. The best way that's works for me, is to soak the spout in warm soapy water for a couple hours, then rinse with clean water well. Then you need to dry the ball from the bottom rubbing a towel over it to remove everything. Now the spout wont leak, as no gunk is messing it up.
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I had no problem with the spout. I did with the size of the stopper. It was to small. So have not used it.
966829
No way to really clean it. If all you are doing is boiling water in it, shouldn't really get gunked up
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Cleaning IS easy, & you do need to clean the kettle as well! The best, easiest & safest way to clean the entire popper is to use baking soda on a damp cloth! It safely removes the sticky residue from the interior walls as well as the kettle. To properly clean the kettle, of course, remove it according to directions & be sure to NOT immerse it in water. A soft toothbrush coated with a paste of baking soda & water helps remove sticky buildup from the kettle & lid. Our popper looks like new! I would not recommend using any type of chemical solution/wipes, such as Clorox wipes...baking soda is totally non-toxic. Cleaning IS easy, & you do need to clean the kettle as well! The best, easiest & safest way to clean the entire popper is to use baking soda on a damp cloth! It safely removes the sticky residue from the interior walls as well as the kettle. To properly clean the kettle, of course, remove it according to directions & be sure to NOT immerse it in water. A soft toothbrush coated with a paste of baking soda & water helps remove sticky buildup from the kettle & lid. Our popper looks like new! I would not recommend using any type of chemical solution/wipes, such as Clorox wipes...baking soda is... » Read More Cleaning IS easy, & you do need to clean the kettle as well! The best, easiest & safest way to clean the entire popper is to use baking soda on a damp cloth! It safely removes the sticky residue from the interior walls as well as the kettle. To properly clean the kettle, of course, remove it according to directions & be sure to NOT immerse it in water. A soft toothbrush coated with a paste of baking soda & water helps remove sticky buildup from the kettle & lid. Our popper looks like new! I would not recommend using any type of chemical solution/wipes, such as Clorox wipes...baking soda is totally non-toxic. « Show Less
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I would get it up to boiling, turn it off, then throw in a Tabz. This should clean everything up to the water line.
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clean it with vinegar and water pour it through it then flush with water a few times