How To Clean Out Water Pipes For More Pressure

How to Clean a Waterpik® Water Flosser

In 5 Easy Steps

Mineral deposits and other materials can collect in your H2o Flosser, causing it to lose force per unit area and effectiveness.

Hither are five steps for uncomplicated cleaning with water, vinegar, and your dishwasher to keep your Water Flosser performing at its best. Complete this process every i-three months to ensure optimal performance.

Clean the outside of the unit of measurement
Make clean the water reservoir
Clean the internal parts
Clean the handle (countertop models)
Make clean the flosser tip

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Step one: Clean the Exterior of the Unit

Make clean the outside of the production when necessary by using a soft textile and mild not-abrasive cleanser.

Step 2: Clean the Water Reservoir

Remove the water reservoir from the unit. (Refer to your product manual if you lot need help).
If using a countertop model that contains a small-scale blackness reservoir valve, remove the valve by pushing on it from the bottom. Make clean the valve by massaging it under warm water for 30-45 seconds and set aside.
Place the reservoir in the height rack of your dishwasher for cleaning. We recommend air drying instead of a heated dry bike.
If you removed a valve, place it dorsum in the reservoir earlier use. (Dome side up, push in identify so the iv prongs are visible on the bottom of the reservoir.)
Reservoirs can also be hand washed with warm soapy h2o.

Water Flosser reservoir in top rack of dishwasher

The reservoir is meridian-rack dishwasher safe.

Step three: Make clean the Internal Parts

Based on your model, mix ane-2 tablespoons of white vinegar with 16 ounces of warm h2o.
Run this solution through the unit until the reservoir is empty.
Rinse by repeating with a total reservoir of clean warm water.

Hand pouring vinegar in water reservoir

Mix white vinegar with a full reservoir of warm water and run the solution through the unit.

Step 4: Clean the Handle (Countertop Models)

Note: Practice non soak the handle of the Radiance (WF-09) model as it contains a non-replaceable battery.

Remove the tip from the unit using the eject push.
Soak the H2o Flosser handle in a mixture of 2 parts water, 1 function white vinegar for v-7 minutes.
Rinse the handle under warm water.
Make clean the Water Flosser tip separately using step #five.

Countertop Water Flosser handle soaking in white vinegar and water mixture

Soak the handle of countertop units in vinegar/water mixture for 5-vii minutes.

Step five: Clean the Flosser Tip

Remove the tip from the unit of measurement using the eject button.
Soak the H2o Flosser tip in a container of 2 parts water, 1 function hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar for 5 minutes.
Rinse the tip under warm water.
For maximum effectiveness over time, we recommend replacing Water Flosser tips every 3-half-dozen months. The tips tin become clogged and/or affected by mineral deposits.

Water Flosser tip soaking in white vinegar and water mixture