## How to Clean a Brita Water Filtration Dispenser
### Step 1: Gather Your Materials
Before you begin cleaning your Brita water filtration dispenser, gather the following materials:
– White vinegar
– Baking soda
– Clean cloths or sponges
– Clean water
– Replacement water filter (optional)
### Step 2: Remove the Water Filter
– Locate the water filter in the top of the dispenser.
– Turn the filter counterclockwise and pull it straight up to remove it.
– Discard the old filter.
### Step 3: Clean the Water Filter Housing
– Fill the water filter housing with white vinegar.
– Let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
– Use a clean cloth or sponge to wipe down the inside of the housing, removing any scale or buildup.
– Rinse the housing thoroughly with clean water.
### Step 4: Clean the Water Dispenser
– Fill the water dispenser with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.
– Let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
– Use a clean cloth or sponge to wipe down the inside of the dispenser, removing any scale or buildup.
– Rinse the dispenser thoroughly with clean water.
### Step 5: Clean the Exterior of the Dispenser
– Use a clean cloth or sponge to wipe down the exterior of the dispenser with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.
– Rinse the exterior thoroughly with clean water.
### Step 6: Clean the Lid
– Remove the lid from the dispenser.
– Wash the lid with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.
– Rinse the lid thoroughly with clean water.
### Step 7: Reassemble the Dispenser
– Insert the new water filter into the housing.
– Turn the filter clockwise until it is snug.
– Fill the dispenser with clean water.
– Replace the lid.
### Step 8: Flush the Dispenser
– Run water through the dispenser for several minutes to flush out any remaining vinegar.
– Discard the flushed water.
### Step 9: Clean the Back of the Dispenser
– Unplug the dispenser from the electrical outlet.
– Use a clean cloth or sponge to wipe down the back of the dispenser, removing any dust or debris.
– Plug the dispenser back into the electrical outlet.
### Step 10: Clean the Base of the Dispenser
– Use a clean cloth or sponge to wipe down the base of the dispenser, removing any dust or debris.
### Step 11: Maintenance Tips
– Clean your Brita water filtration dispenser regularly to ensure that it is functioning properly and providing you with clean, healthy water.
– Replace the water filter every 2-3 months, or more often if you have hard water.
– Flush the dispenser with clean water after replacing the filter.
– If you have any questions or concerns about cleaning your Brita water filtration dispenser, please contact Brita customer service.
### Additional Tips
– You can also use baking soda to clean your Brita water filtration dispenser. To do this, make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to the inside of the dispenser. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
– If you have hard water, you may need to clean your Brita water filtration dispenser more often.
– If you notice any scale or buildup on your Brita water filtration dispenser, you can remove it with a vinegar solution. To do this, make a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water and apply it to the scale or buildup. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.