| How do I maintain the cleanliness of bottled water coolers? |
| You can maintain the cleanliness of bottled water coolers by following the basic cleaning procedure that follows. Cleaning water coolers on bottled water coolers: · Unplug cord from electrical outlet of water cooler. · Remove empty bottle. · Drain water from stainless steel reservoir(s) through faucet(s). · Prepare a disinfecting solution by combining one-tablespoon (15 ML) household bleach to one gallon (4.5 L) of water solution. (This solution should not contain less than 100 ppm available chlorine.) Or... · Some companies suggest using one part vinegar to three parts water solution to clean the reservoir of scale before cleaning with bleach. Check your manual. Note: Other disinfecting solutions may be suitable. Please check with your water cooler supplier. · Wash reservoir thoroughly with bleach solution and let stand for not less than two minutes (to be effective) and not more than five minutes (to prevent corrosion). · Drain bleach solution from reservoir through faucet(s). · Rinse reservoir thoroughly with clean tap water, draining water through faucets, to remove traces of the bleach solution. Note: Clean bottled water coolers with every bottle change. Cleaning drip trays (located under faucets) on bottled water coolers: · Lift off drip tray. · Remove the screen and wash both tray and screen in mild detergent. · Rinse well in clean tap water and replace on water cooler. Replacing bottles on bottled water coolers: · Wash hands with soap and warm water before handling. If you choose to use clean protective gloves (ex. latex), discard or disinfect after each use and prior to reuse. Note: Protective gloves should never replace proper hand washing and hygiene. · Wipe the top and neck of the new bottle with a paper towel dipped in household bleach solution (1 tablespoon (15 ML) of bleach, 1 gallon (4.5 L) of water). Rubbing alcohol may also be used, but must be completely evaporated before placing the bottle in the water cooler · Remove cap from new bottle. · Place new bottle on water cooler. Home Page | FAQs | Glossary | Contact Us |