Easy Steps in Cleaning Your Blender
A University of Toronto study and several other research found that drinking mixed fruit and vegetable concentrates can boost folate and antioxidant levels.[1] So, if you want to strengthen your immunity and look younger, you better bring out your blender and start juicing.
While drinking fruit and vegetable shakes can be a fun experience, the mess it leaves does not spark joy. Of course, you wouldn’t want your blender to become a breeding ground for illness-causing pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella.[2] So, today, we’ll share easy steps on cleaning and storing a blender.
Quick Tip: Check out our guide on cleaning and sanitizing kitchen tools and equipment to get in-depth instructions on eliminating bacteria.
What to Prepare When Cleaning Your Blender
Warm water
Surf dishwashing liquid
Microfiber cloth
Scouring pad
Toothbrush (optional)
White vinegar
Baking powder
How to Deep Clean a Blender
1. Disassemble the blender
When cleaning your blender, the first step is to take the assembly apart. Of course, remember to unplug it before disassembling the removable parts. These components include the jar and the lid. If the blade is detachable from the jar, remove that as well.
2. Wipe down the blender base
Learning how to clean a blender base is simple. All you need to do is dip a microfiber cloth in warm water. Wring the cloth to remove the excess water, then wipe down the blender base. If you see stuck-on food residue or debris, pour about a tablespoon of white vinegar on the area. Let the vinegar sit on the affected spot for about five minutes. Then, use the damp microfiber cloth to wipe off the debris.
3. Clean the blender pitcher
If the blender jar doesn’t have stuck-on food residue, you can wash it like a regular jar. Use Surf dishwashing liquid with a scouring pad to clean the blender pitcher. Rinse it in cold water and set it aside. If you see stubborn water stains, follow our tips for cleaning cloudy glassware.
4. Wash the smaller parts
The next step is to wash the smaller, removable parts. These components include the lid, blade, gasket seal, and locking ring. You can use a regular scouring pad to clean these smaller parts. However, if you want a safer and easier way to clean the blade, use a toothbrush. About two drops of Surf dishwashing liquid would be enough to clean these smaller components.
5. Loosen stuck-on debris
You can skip this step if you’ve successfully removed food residue. However, for stuck-on debris, you must learn how to clean a blender with baking soda.
For this step, you’ll need to re-assemble the blender parts. Then, pour equal parts baking soda and warm water into the jar. Ideally, you should fill about one-third of the pitcher with the baking soda solution. You can also use this method for cleaning Tupperware that has yellowed.