How to clean a water dispenser

For many offices, office buildings, and even many families, water dispensers have become one of the most commonly used electrical appliances. The existence of water dispensers has brought great convenience to our lives and work, but water dispensers need to be cleaned in time after using them for a period of time, otherwise they will breed a large number of bacteria and dirt, which is very detrimental to our health. So what is the method to clean the water dispenser?

I believe that many friends will feel very unfamiliar with the topic of cleaning water dispensers. Because many friends do not pay attention to this problem when using the water dispenser, and many friends do not know how to clean the water dispenser. So what is the method to clean the water dispenser?

Water dispenser is an essential household appliance for modern urban families, providing convenience for our drinking water life, but not everyone knows how to clean it. Now let’s interpret the secret of cleaning the water dispenser.

When it comes to the topic of how to clean a water dispenser, perhaps many families are ashamed, because many people have used the water dispenser at home for a while and want to clean it thoroughly, but don’t know how to start. Today, I will popularize the relevant knowledge of cleaning water dispensers and provide you with a healthy strategy for your future life.

How to clean a water dispenser

First, the preparation work:

Step 1. Unplug the power plug, remove the water bucket, open the drain pipe behind the water dispenser, and drain the remaining water. Then, turn on the hot and cold water switches to drain the water. When there is a plan to clean the water dispenser, you can add the appropriate amount of water according to the estimated cleaning time to reduce the work.

Step 2. Prepare the cleaning agent, usually effervescent cleaning tablets or special disinfectant. It is recommended to move the water dispenser to the bathroom in advance to ensure sufficient water during the cleaning process and remove the "smart seat" (the part of the water dispenser that contacts the mineral water barrel).

Then comes the cleaning phase:

Step 1. Use alcohol cotton to carefully wipe the inside and outside of the water dispenser tank and lid to prepare for the next step of disinfection.

Step 2. Prepare disinfectant water according to the instructions of the cleaning agent, introduce it into the water dispenser, allow the disinfectant water to fill the entire cavity, and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3. Turn on all switches of the water dispenser, including the sewage pipe and drinking water switch, and drain the disinfectant.

Step 4. Rinse the entire cavity of the water dispenser continuously with clean water, and turn on all switches to drain the flushing liquid.

Step 5. Add a glass of water and smell it to see if there is any chlorine smell. If so, add more water until you can no longer smell any odor and then you can drink it safely.

How to clean the water dispenser?

The general steps for cleaning a water dispenser are similar to those mentioned above, except that the choice of cleaning agents varies from person to person. Traditional water dispenser cleaning agents are usually white vinegar, lemon, etc., but now professional cleaning agents are generally used. However, it is recommended that the cleaning of water dispensers with filtering functions should be handled by the manufacturer's after-sales service, and the water dispenser should be cleaned at least once every two months, and every month in summer.

The method of cleaning a water dispenser is actually not complicated, and it includes 7 major steps. Mainly use some detergent to clean the part of the water dispenser that contacts the bottled water. In addition, you also need to clean the inner tank and cover of the water dispenser. It is best to introduce the detergent into the water dispenser, leave it for about 15 minutes, then drain the disinfectant, and finally rinse it with clean water. In addition, if you want to check whether it is clean, you can pour a glass of water and smell it to see if there is any peculiar smell. If not, you can drink it with confidence.