The Spruce / Almar Creative
Home water coolers need regular cleaning to prevent bacteria build-up and mineral deposits.
Maintenance prevents bacteria buildup and removes mineral deposits from the interior working parts.
The exterior also needs cleaning to remove fingerprints and the bacteria left by hands on the controls.
The Spruce / Almar Creative
Fortunately, water coolers are easy to clean yourself.
Learn how to clean a water cooler with ingredients you probably already have at home.
If you have misplaced or tossed the manual, most can be found online.
The Spruce / Almar Creative
Unplug the Cooler and Remove the Bottle
Unplug the cooler from electrical sources.
Remove the bottle and wait about five minutes for any water to drain out of the operating mechanisms.
Warning
Never mix bleach and vinegar, as this creates a toxic gas.
The Spruce / Almar Creative
Let it stand for about 10 minutes to sanitize the interior.
Move on to the next cleaning step.
Clean the Drip Tray
Clean the drip tray while the cleaning solution is sitting in the reservoir.
The Spruce / Almar Creative
Rinse well and dry with amicrofiber cloth.
Refill the reservoir with fresh water and drain again to flush out any traces of the solution.
Repeat at least twice.
The Spruce / Almar Creative
Use a vacuum with the dusting attachment on the hose or a disposable duster to remove the dust.
Replace the Water Bottle
Replace the water bottle and plug the cooler back into the electrical outlet.
The Spruce / Almar Creative
The Spruce / Almar Creative
The Spruce / Almar Creative
The Spruce / Almar Creative
The Spruce / Almar Creative
The Spruce / Almar Creative
