How to Clean a Juicer

Consumption of fresh juice, usually obtained with the help of a juicer, is the best way to maintain good health. However, most people have the habit of simply rinsing the juicers after use and not cleaning them properly. This leads to the formation of stains and build-up in various parts of the juicer. Improper cleaning not only decreases the efficiency of the juicer, but also alters the quality of juice obtained. Cleaning a juicer is not time-consuming and tedious, if done on a regular basis. Follow the instructions given below to clean your juicer in such a way that it shines like a new one.

Instructions for Cleaning a Juicer

Things Required

• Juicer cleaning brush
• Mild dish-washing soap
• White vinegar
• Sodium bicarbonate
• Soft cloth
• Water

Instructions

• Read the instruction manual supplied to you along with the juicer. This manual usually contains tips to clean the juicer after use. It also contains information on whether juicer parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher or not. If they can be, your work is substantially reduced, but if they are not fit for dish-washing, you will have to clean them manually.
• Turn off the juicer and remove its plug from the AC source. Keeping the appliance plugged-in may increase the chances of shock while cleaning.
• Separate each detachable part of the juicer from the main machine to aid the cleaning process.
• Throw leftover pulp that is collected in the juicer during previous use.
• Rinse every detached part with water. You can directly place it under running water for initial cleaning.
• Fill the sink with warm water and add mild dish-washing soap in it. Mix to obtain a uniform cleaning solution.
• Now soak juicer parts in the solution for about 10 minutes. This will loosen tough stains and deposits that would have accumulated in nooks of various parts of the juicer.
• Remove every part one by one and clean them properly using a juicer-cleaning brush with soft bristles.
• Before cleaning the juicing mesh, soak it for an hour or so in a cup of water with sodium bicarbonate. This helps in loosening pulp strands, which can then be cleaned easily.
• Gently remove fine strands of pulp clogging fine holes of the mesh using the brush. Make sure the mesh is thoroughly clean because a clogged mesh can hamper the working of the juicer in future.
• If the juicer parts have developed stains because of fruits and vegetables with strong color pigments, clean them using a soft cloth damped with white vinegar. Vinegar can easily remove tough stains and leave the juicer parts sparkling clean.
• Rinse every cleaned part again with lukewarm water and leave for drying.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe the main body of the juicer that houses the motor.
• After the main machine and other parts of the juicer are dry, reassemble, and set it aside for next use.

Some Useful Tips

• When buying a juicer, select the model which is easy to handle and clean.
• Never soak the main body of the juicer for cleaning because it contains the motor that runs the juicer.
• Go through the manual before placing any juicer part in the dishwasher.
• When a juicer has to be used multiple times a day, soak its parts in a water bowl under refrigeration after every use, and clean it thoroughly after the last juicing session.

The best way to keep your juicer clean is to wash it as soon as you are done. This prevents the formation of hard crust which is difficult to remove later on. By following the juicer cleaning tips mentioned above, you can keep your juicer germ-free, and relish on fresh, healthy juices at anytime of the day!