How do you clean/descale this water boiler?
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1st time, I refilled the pot and add some vinegar, then let it boiling, the poured water out. Vinegar can help to clean/descale. I used this: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-ADC-05-Electric-Dispensing-Cleaner/dp/B000GFJ9W4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1419377760&sr=8-10&keywords=citric+acid+clean to clean another pot, it cleans very good.
419313
Just clean it with hot water & a scrubber or brush, heat it on stove to dry it & put a light coat of veggie oil on it
291240
I find that the cheapest way to clean these things is with Polident. One tablet dissolved into the water before pouring it into the steam chamber, then run 2 or 3 batches of clear water through it to rinse. If this doesn't clean it, you need to buy a new one.
1425421
Very carefully. You have to poor out access purified water from previous use, and then wipe out completely with dry paper towel. I don't wet it with water because I don't want to risk breaking the unit, so I wipe clean every time. The color of the unit gets stained from the oils, so getting it back to its original color won't happen, but that's ok. This method should clean the unit pretty effectively.
1583440
I use Twinkle brass and copper cleaning kit. It's very easy to use and brings the kettle back to new condition. You can buy it from Amazon, too.
777449
When it was new I rinsed it with 50/50 water and vinegar to clean it the first time. I usually just put a little dish soap in it now "just a drop or two" fill it half full of water, shake it really good and rinse a few times.
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Yes, I can help you but please don't let it get this bad again. I clean my waterwise in-between gallons. Usually after I make a gallon I allow the machine to cool for one hour. Then I pour the water into another glass container to continue cooling. Dump out any residue in the bottom of the distiller and add 2 TB of white vinegar and one cup of water. Now I take a plastic scruffy sponge. It's one that is in the same style that came with your distiller. Agitate the water and vinegar and lightly scrub the sides and base and allow to sit for an hour. It will break up all of the scale that has built up. Now, with your situation it's going to require more. I would say one cup of white vinegar and fill the rest of the way with water. Agitate the walls and base slightly and let sit until it breaks up the scale. In the future, clean between gallons. It will keep your machine working well and your water will taste fine.
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Distilled water is recommended. If you use regular water it is recommended that the boiler be cleaned with vinegar. I use distilled water. I will say that this machine makes my white marble (ceramic) floor absolutely shine. People have made comments about the shine!
520042
Go over it with a towel.this dries the floor and also allows you to see how clean the floor actually is after steaming
753040
Is the machine new? If it's old, did you clean the machine and prep it for storage last year? If you didn't you can try the cleaning fluid or get some very hot distilled water and try to clear the machine. BTW, did you use distilled water last year? If you used tap water you may have scaling build up which may not be fixable.
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I have only used it for one week. so I haven't done any cleaning yet. The manual suggests empty water from the water tank and basin daily and dry water basin with dry cloth. Here is the weekly cleaning: fill tank with 1/2 gallon of warm water and 2 Tbsp of white vinegar and shake vigoroualy and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Do the same for the basin except shaking. and wipe wipe it dry. I seems like a lot of work. I hope this will help you. Chung
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My experience is that it needs descaled with white vinegar...and I have found that this needs to be done once a month, which is somewhat aggravating. Also, there are three little valves where the water comes out that need to be cleaned with a paperclip...first you have to remove the little black gasket. I was told to do this by the Keurig customer service people.
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This powder cannot be used for descaling. It will destroy your machine if it goes into the boiler. You can only use this powder to clean your portafilter and filter basket if its all metal. Don't use it on any plastic or rubber. All you do is mix half a teaspoon in a bowl with water and leave the portafiter and filter basket in there for about 10 minutes. You also use this for back flashing your machine if it has a three way solenoid. There are great videos on YouTube on how to backflush the machine.
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I always let it soak in warm soapy water. You can use powdered stainless steel cleaner. Works great. Mine looks like new and I use it often. Hope this helps.
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I rinse it, then pour some dish soap in there and then rinse it with very hot high pressure sink water over and over for a few minutes (without scrubbing).
1648080
try to clean well with sponge and put destilled water with one spoon vinegar and left boil for 10 mts, later remove the water and when used never put tub water in your steemer, use destilled water
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Simply splash some white vinegar when you fill it up (about 1:10 ratio of vinegar:water), then turn it on full for a while, I usually just forget about it and take care of it at a later time. If there are iron stains from your water just wipe that up regularly. If you want precise directions the machine may have came with some. This is standard cleaning for all humidifiers.