Q&A for How to Clean a Brita Pitcher

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Yes, rinse it as the instructions direct.

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.

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.

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

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.