How to Clean a Milk Frother

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Milk frothers are just like any appliance - they get dirty. The process of cleaning the frother is simple. This article will show you how to clean your milk frother.

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Cleaning a Handheld Milk Frother

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    Turn your milk frother off. Unplug it if the tool runs on electricity. Let the device cool down.
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    Be gentle when you clean around the coil so that you don't break it. Use a brush to clean the coil, if it holds any milk residue. If the wand has any limestone deposits, soak its whisking part in warm water with lemon juice/citric acid or other cleaners that eliminate milk buildup.
    • You may also submerge the dirty whisk in a vessel with warm water and let the device spin for several seconds. [1]
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    Give your frother a periodic thorough cleaning with a thick cleaning detergent to prevent the formation of milk deposits. Sanitation with a detergent extends the service life of the tool.
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    Dip the whisk into the soapy water and turn the frother on for several seconds. Keep the electric parts of the frother away from water. [2] You may use dish liquid or liquid soap.
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    Let the device work for 10-15 seconds to wash away the remnants of the cleaning agent. You can repeat this stage several times. Use clear water each time. Give the wand a thorough rinsing if any detergent has been used.
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    If there are dirty spots on the handle, wipe it with a damp cloth. [3] Clean the cord with a wet fabric and dry it with a clean paper towel.
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Cleaning an Electric Milk Frother

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    Make sure that all the items that you are going to clean are not heated up. Unplug the tool from the outlet.
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    Put them aside, somewhere away from the sink. Remove the milk jug from the base. Detach other removable parts of the frother, like the frothing and heating disks. Both the base and the pitcher are not compatible with dishwashers and should be hand-washed.
    • If the lid of the device has a seal, remove it, as well. [4]
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    If there is any caked milk remaining on the bottom, wash it off with a non-abrasive sponge. You may use dish liquid or any other soft detergent. If you notice any limestone deposits, scrub them gently. You can also use citric acid or lemon juice. You can also use citric acid or lemon juice. Apply other cleaners that break down milk protein buildup. Don’t scratch the non-stick surface inside the carafe.
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    You may also make a paste from bicarbonate of soda and water. Apply it on the bottom of the carafe for 10-15 minutes. Do not use knives or other metal objects to clean the burnt milk residue. Don’t expose the electric part of the device to moisture.
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    All the detached attachments should be hand-washed separately with warm soapy water.
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    If necessary, add dish soap and clean them with a brush. Do not damage the fragile whisks during cleanup.
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    Don’t use any chemicals for cleaning the stainless steel, because they may cause rust and discoloration.
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    Dab all the screws with kitchen roll paper. [5] Make sure that they are all dry before storing.
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    Place the disks in their position or in the storage compartment. Attach the seal back to the lid.
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