Do you use your blender a lot? If so, then it is important to know how to clean it properly.
Otherwise, the gunk that builds up in there can make your food taste gross and get between the blades of the blade making it difficult for them to move.
This blog post will show you how to clean out all those hard-to-reach spaces with ease!
Blending is a quick and easy way to prepare food, but if you don’t clean your blender after each use, you’ll quickly run into problems.
The smell of old food will start to permeate the blender, and you run the risk of spreading mold and bacteria. Not to mention, your nice blender will start to look pretty gross if you don’t maintain it.
Run the Blender for Stuck-on Items
The blender is a great way to add texture and flavor to your favorite meals, but you need to clean it after each use.
Do not run the blender on high with water to clean it, since this will create a lot of suds. Instead, allow the blender to cool and then fill it with hot, soapy water and allow it to run for a few seconds.
Before you turn it off, remove the center piece or tamper and ensure that the blades are not stuck on any food remnants. Then, rinse it thoroughly with hot water.
Clean the Motor Housing
Blender motors are one of the most important components of your blender. They are powerful motors that power your blender and can be damaged if not properly cared for.
A blender motor is made up of a few different parts that can get dirty over time. Cleaning these parts will extend the life of your blender and make it run more smoothly.
The motor housing of your blender is a big target for bacteria and dirt to build up. This is because most blenders don’t allow you to get to all of the parts that need to be cleaned.
It is important to clean your blender motor housing regularly so that it doesn’t contribute to any bacteria that can grow and cause a bad smell or any other health issues.
Usually it is best to use a damp cloth or paper towel and some dish soap to clean the motor housing of your blender.
Be careful not to get any water inside of your blender because this can lead to other problems such as damage that will cost more money in repairs than what you spent on the original appliance itself.
The power cord for most blenders is also an area where dirt, food particles, bacteria, and other debris can build up over time which could cause issues with electricity.
You should periodically check the wiring around these areas so they don’t start sparking or burning out when plugged into a socket. This would be especially true if you have pets like dogs who might chew on things while exploring your home at night!
Dry the Blender Well to Prevent Mold Growth
Allow your blender to dry completely before storing it. You’ll want to use a clean dish towel or paper towels, and ensure that is thoroughly dried as well prior to storage. This will help prevent mold from growing anywhere near the appliance.
After you are sure both pieces of kitchen equipment are dry, store in an area with good air flow so there is no moisture around them when they sit for long periods of time.
Storing these items on top of one another also helps keep surfaces free of extra moisture which can cause bad smells too!
Clean Using Lemon and Baking Soda
You might not realize it, but the easiest way to clean your blender is a mixture of lemon and baking soda. All you need is a blender, a lemon and some baking powder.
Now you are ready to clean your blender. If you have an old blender, it is a good idea to replace it every few years.
If you need to clean your blender, start by filling a small bowl with hot water and then squeeze the juice of one lemon in.
Next add two teaspoons of baking soda and mix together well before pouring it into your dishwasher safe container. Add a little soap if desired–a few drops should do!
The grime will come off easily now that there is some slippery liquid present to help remove all dirt from the surface area using an old toothbrush or sponge.
You can also slice the lemon in half and leave one half out to dry. Take the other half and put it with the baking soda and blend them together.
Once the mixture is finely ground, add the lemon juice to it and blend some more. Put the mixture in to your blender and fill it with warm water. Blend the mixture for a few seconds or until it is spread throughout the water.
Clean Using Vinegar and Baking Soda
Cleaning your blender seems impossible, but it is not. All it takes is a little planning and a little elbow grease. All you need to clean your blender is a little vinegar, baking soda, and some warm water.
Now, remember that your blender is made up of multiple pieces, so you will have to clean each piece separately, and then put it all back together. The steps below will take you through how to clean your blender using vinegar and baking soda.
In order to get the dirtiest of blenders squeaky clean, you will need a gallon size bucket and dishwasher-safe container.
Fill one with warm water and add in some vinegar as well as baking soda to make it more acidic–a few drops should do!
The grime will come off easily now that there is some slippery liquid present to help remove all dirt from the surface area using an old toothbrush or sponge if desired (but this isn’t necessary).
Put your blender’s blade assembly right into the soapy mixture for about five minutes before moving on to step two. Mix together well before pouring it into your dishwasher-safe container. Add a little soap if desired–a few drops should do.
Clean Using Dish Detergent Powder
You will want to fill your dishwasher-safe container with hot water. The idea is that the boiling water works as a cleaner and also provides warmth for drying purposes too!
This time add in some soap powder before putting on the blender’s blade assembly–again, making sure it soaks up all of them suds until they’re gone. Rinse out the blades off using cold water after this step should be completed.
Leave your blender soaking in soapy solution overnight or at least eight hours if possible (over night is ideal).
There’s no need to wait until tomorrow evening however — just give it plenty of time because this is an important step that can’t be skipped!
Finally, put your blender into its normal place and plug it back in; ready to use again when needed!
Remember: do not wash or submerge any other parts besides what we have mentioned above like buttons or screens since these can malfunction if exposed too long underwater. Get creative with adding food coloring
Last Words
In order to properly clean out a blender, it is important to first check that there are no small food particles that are stuck in the blades. If there are small pieces of food stuck in the blades of the blender, it is important to remove them before cleaning, as this will make it easier to clean out the blender.
