Introduction
According to Handy, many people tend to overlook the greenish particles that tend to develop around their drinking utensils, including their Brita pitcher. These slimy, disgusting particles are bacteria, mildew, and mold and thus, need to be cleaned since they can cause various types of health problems.
The Steps
Here are the steps you can follow to clean a Brita pitcher and prevent mold and mildew:
Gather all the necessary tools – Before you begin with the process of cleaning your Brita pitcher, you need a few necessary tools that would make the job easier. Here is a list of tools you need to clean the utensil:
- Water
- Cleaning sponge
- Dish soap
- A new filter for the Brita pitcher
- White vinegar
- Disassemble the Brita pitcher – The next step is to detach all the individual parts of your Brita pitcher in order to clean them well. Now, if you have a ‘zero water variant of the Brita pitcher, the process of disassembling the Brita pitcher can be quite easy. However, other Brita pitcher models can be trickier to disassemble.
You have to make sure to carefully detach the special tank that contains the Brita filter since you have to replace it. The best way to keep your Brita pitcher clean is to replace it with a new filter periodically. However, if a new filter is not available, you have to thoroughly clean the old filter.
Thoroughly wash the utensil and let it dry – Once you’ve disassembled all the parts of your Brita pitcher, it’s time to clean them thoroughly and scrub out the mildew. First, you have to create a cleaning solution by mixing water and dish soap or a high-quality detergent solution.
Next, you have to drench all the disassembled parts of the Brita pitcher for at least an hour. After that, you have to scrub the individual parts thoroughly till you are sure they are sparkling clean. If you are not sure whether a part is still infected with mildew, you can soak it in a solution of white vinegar and water and scrub it again to be sure.
Finally, you have to dry them using a washing towel and place them in an area with optimal airflow so that the parts can dry properly. This would prevent mildew build-up once you put back the individual parts together again.
Prepare a new filter – If you own a newer version of Brita filters, there is no need to soak them before attaching the unit. And all it takes is a quick look at the instruction manual to learn how to prepare a new filter for your Brita pitcher.
Reassemble all the parts – The final step is to reassemble all the parts back together. However, before you begin using the Brita pitcher, make sure to pour some water inside it and flush it out to remove any carbon dust.
Conclusion
Handy believes that it is necessary to maintain proper hygiene in order to prevent health issues. Thus, make sure to drink water and food only from clean utensils.
