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How do you get rid of mineral buildup in a Brita pitcher?

Ashley Matuska
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Ashley Matuska is a Professional Cleaner at the Founder and Owner of Dashing Maids in Denver, Colorado. Ashley has over seven years of experience in the cleaning industry. She and her team specialize in offering sustainable deep cleaning and maintenance cleaning services. She received a BS in Biology and Sociology from Indiana University.

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If you see mineral buildup in your pitcher, soak it in vinegar and water. Pour out the vinegar, then wash the pitcher with soapy water and rinse it thoroughly.

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How do I take the pitcher apart?

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Put a flat screwdriver under the tab at the handle and gently twist it. The filter reservoir should then pop loose.

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How far should I fill the pitcher if there isn't a fill line?

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I would fill the pitcher until there's about one inch of space left at the top.

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Does the pitcher come apart?

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Yes, the Brita pitcher comes apart. You can remove the top of the pitcher from the bottom and clean the pieces separately.

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What if my Brita pitcher has green mold in the bottom of it? Can I use bleach to clean it out?

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I would recommend that you just get another pitcher, because it would not be safe to use bleach. Bleach can kill you if consumed, and there's no way to know for sure that you got it all out when rinsing.

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How do I best clean the little crevices in the top cover?

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Use a new tooth brush to clean the crevices, and keep that brush separate for the sole purpose of pitcher cleaning.

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Should I wash a new Brita before use?

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Yes, rinse it as the instructions direct.

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Is it OK to clean my small Brita pitcher every 2 months if I'm only using it for my small dog's drinking water?

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It is better to clean it every month, as mildew can build up if you don’t and this will affect your dog as much as it would affect you.

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How do I remove a stuck Brita pitcher lid?

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If you are referring to the 2 pieced reservoir sticking together, it can be easily separated using a flat-head screwdriver. Place the flat-head between the two pieced reservoir at the handle-end of the reservoir and give a gentle twist to pop it apart.

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How do I remove the plastic taste of water after filtering it through a Brita pitcher?

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Always wash the container thoroughly, soap and water, then rinse well. You might be super sensitive to plastic odors, so wash frequently.

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To get rid of the bugs living in the filter, will Draino help to flush them out? Or is Raid the best solution to fix this? Of course I would wash /rinse it off after, You can't be too safe nowadays.

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If there are bugs in your filter, take the filter out and replace it with a brand new one. Be sure to wash the rest of your pitcher well to remove any bugs that may be living in it.

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