How can I clean the water cooler myself?

Today, the cooler is widely used both at home and in the office, as increasingly in the home preference is given to quality drinking water. Accordingly, it is necessary to properly care for the cooler and keep it clean. You can do this only if you know how to clean the water cooler yourself.

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What is a cooler?

Dispenser or water cooler is a device through which clean water in a cold or hot form from a bottle gets to a person, so the quality of this device is directly related to our health.

Note! According to the sanitary norms, the dispenser needs to be treated at least once every 6 months, even if it is rarely used, and the condenser - the rear grille of the device - must be cleaned of dust at least once a year. This is in case the cooler is at your house. Office dispenser needs washing twice as often.

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General rules for cleaning the cooler:

1. Many experts recommend that the house itself clean the cooler at least once a month.
2. When changing bottles, it is always necessary to wash the bottle-bottle with a needle, as it is there that the bacteria multiply, and dirt and dust from the environment get on regularly.
3. Before you put a new bottle of water, you should wipe the neck with a clean sponge, or use an alcoholic napkin for this purpose.
4. Do not forget that while the water bottle has traveled from the factory to your house or office on our roads, streets and porches, it has not become cleaner, so be sure to remove the hygienic sticker, protective thermo ring and one-time package from the bottle itself, because the manufacturer took care and protected the bottleso that you enjoy pure water.

Note! Before installing a new bottle in the cooler, be sure to read the instructions from the manufacturer and follow it clearly.

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Instructions for cleaning the cooler

Now let's take a quick look at how to clean the cooler at home. We offer you a small instruction for this procedure.

Step # 1.Preparatory phase

Clean during the change of the bottle:

1. Switch off the dispenser from the mains.
2. Wait for hot water to cool down, as it will need to be lowered.
3. Prepare the necessary materials for sanitizing the device, in particular:
   • rubber gloves;
   • cleaning solution;
   • gel for washing dishes;
   • brush;
   • empty water tank;
   • a pair of tissue napkins.
4. To independently clean the water cooler from the inside, prepare a solution: add 100 g of citric acid to 5 liters of water.
5. Empty the empty bottle.
6. Pour hot water into the prepared container and then cool it. If you drain the fluid from two drains simultaneously, then effective disinfection will not work.
7. Locate the water drain valve( located on the back or bottom panel).
8. Open the plug.
9. Pour all the water from the system into the prepared container.
10. Tighten the plug back.

Step # 2.Cleaning the

cooler

1. Remove all detachable parts from the cooler, but first remember the location of each.
2. To clean the water cooler with your own hands, rinse the cranes with a brush and dishwashing detergent. Carefully wash all openings in the taps, depressions and all the "green" places where germs and other evil spirits can hide.
3. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
4. Put the faucets in place: on the right the cold one is blue, with the hot on the left - red.
5. Carefully remove the drip tray.
6. Disassemble and thoroughly wash it with warm water and detergent.
7. Wipe dry.
8. To remove the bottle, turn it gently counter-clockwise. Pour the prepared citric acid solution through the holes( see above).

Important! Dilute the solution slowly so that the water can leave.

1. Open the cold and hot water taps in turn to fill the system. If the water flows continuously, it means the tanks are full. If the trickle is weak, add another solution to the cooler.
2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
3. Preheat hot water in the system by setting the hot water switch to "On" or "1"
4. . After the water in the system has warmed up( the heat indicator stops lighting), set the switch to "Off" or "0".
5. Disconnect the cooler from the mains.
6. 5-6 hours the system will be disinfected, and you at this time can do their own thing, but do not forget to wash the bottle with a needle, since it is the favorite place for the settlement of treacherous microbes.
7. After the time has elapsed, drain the tap water, opening them in turn, and pour the remaining solution through the drain valve.
8. Clean the valve tube from dirt residues with a brush.
9. Wash the unit with clean water, fill the system with about 4 liters of water and drain them through the tap. If necessary, repeat the washing procedure.
10. Check that the drain valve is closed( on the bottom or rear panel) and screw the bottle receptacle into place.

Step # 3.Clean the body of the device

1. With a damp cloth, wipe the body of the device. For disinfection, add a little detergent.
2. Wipe the rear panel thoroughly, especially the grille. Remove all dirt from the web and dust.
3. Dry the entire unit with a clean cloth.
4. Install the full bottle on the cooler.
5. Switch on the dispenser.
6. Make sure that the water in the right place is heated and, accordingly, cooled.

Everything, the cooler is ready for operation.

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Tips & Warnings:

• Use rubber gloves to protect your hands.
• The body of the device, the rear panel of the grate should be washed with a special detergent "Kremklin".
• Do not treat the disinfectant solution with a hot water tank, as this may damage the reservoir and the heating element.
• The surface of the cranes can be cleaned using an Antiklin spray and a brush;
• To get rid of the traces of scale, treat the system with a solution of citric acid 3-4 times.
• Do not leave the unit unattended while sanitizing.
• For the washing and disinfection of the system, a special disinfectant "BIOR 1" can be used. For the method of use, see the instructions that accompany the product.
• After washing, drain half a cup of water from each tap to avoid residues of detergent.
• Install the cooler in such a way that direct sunlight does not come on it, otherwise the water may turn green, in other words, "blossom".If there is no such place for the bottle, then close it with thick paper.

Cleaning the cooler is very important, but quite simple work. Above all, do not forget about the regularity of carrying out such work, and you will always enjoy clean, fresh water.