As an ice-eating enthusiast, there are few things more refreshing than a chilled beverage. Most people consider the water coming out of the faucet to be clean and fresh and also take for granted that the ice in the ice maker is the same. While this is true initially if the routine cleaning of the ice maker is neglected, once the ice maker becomes dirty, the ice produced will follow suit and become inedible, so this post will take you through a detailed look at the ways how to properly clean an ice maker.
Signs That You May Need To Clean Your Ice Maker
Cleaning the ice maker is a job that can't be delayed if the ice maker exhibits any of the following signs. If it looks cloudy, soft, or tastes off, likely, that your ice maker is no longer clean. If the ice is slowing down or there is a lot of contamination or mold inside, stop using the machine and clean it immediately.
How do I Properly Clean My Ice Maker?
First, we recommend purchasing some professional ice maker cleaner, but also vinegar and lemon juice work well.
Usually, the manual of the ice maker will have extra cleaning steps for users' reference, please follow them. Prepare cleaning tools such as toothbrushes, rags, and various types of cleaners such as baking soda, lemon juice, or professional cleaning sprays.
Unplug and empty the ice maker. Remove the drain cover and let the water run out. Wash the ice basket and other removable parts with warm water and dishwashing liquid, then rinse well and air dry. Dissolve a few tablespoons of baking soda in a gallon of warm water, then clean the inside of the ice maker with a soft cloth.
Baking soda mixed with water to make a paste and gently scrubbed with a toothbrush will take care of most of the residue cleaning. A deep clean can be accomplished by adding lightly salted water or proportionally blended soda to the water reservoir and running a few ice-making cycles. Don't forget to finish off by giving the machine a thorough cleaning with water to complete the finishing touches.
The trick to keeping your home countertop ice maker longer is regular proper cleaning and maintenance! Use filtered or distilled water and change your ice maker's filter regularly as recommended by the manufacturer, then I'm sure your ice maker will never get too dirty.
Countertop Ice Maker Self-Cleaning
Many of today's home ice makers have a self-cleaning feature. How do you use this feature? The ice maker should first be turned off, wait for the ice to completely melt then remove the ice maker's access cover and turn on the self-cleaning feature. Wait for the water to flow into the machine and add professional cleaners until the cleaning cycle is complete.
Can I Use Vinegar To Clean The Machine?
Yes, you can use vinegar in a ratio of 1:10 vinegar to water, pour it into the water reservoir of the ice machine, and turn on the self-cleaning program to clean it. Then, fill the ice machine with water, run enough cycles again and empty, normal use can be done.
Desktop ice maker is just one of the many small appliances that need regular cleaning, in our daily lives, and healthy eating closely related to the device we have to regularly clean can effectively avoid bacteria into the body, endangering health.
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