How to Clean the Home-Tek AH111 Juice Extractor

Using a Home-Tek AH111 Juice Extractor or "juicer" can be a healthy way to add fruits and vegetables to your diet. You can drink the extracted juice or use it in recipes. Everyday cleaning of your Home-Tek Juice Extractor is a fairly straightforward process, especially since it can be disassembled for regular cleaning. But if your juice extractor is becoming dirty or stained, it is probably time to give it a more thorough cleaning.

Things You'll Need

• Dish-washing soap
• Dishcloths
• Dish-washing brushes
• Towel
• Bleach (optional)

Instructions

1. Unplug the juice extractor from the power outlet. This is important to avoid having the juicer come on while you are cleaning it and to keep you safe from electric shock.

2. Remove the top lid, and disassemble the unit.

3. Fill your sink with hot water and some dish-washing soap, and soak the parts for around 10 minutes. Do not soak the main unit that contains the motor and electrical connections.

4. Wash the parts with a dishcloth and use a dish-washing brush to remove stuck particles, if necessary. Thoroughly rinse the parts, and lay them on a towel to dry.

5. Soak any parts that are stained or difficult to clean in a 50/50 mixture of water and bleach. Then scrub with a dish-washing brush, rinse and dry.

6. Moisten a dish-washing cloth slightly with water, and wipe down the surfaces of the main unit.

7. Reassemble the unit once all parts are dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Rinse or clean the major parts of the juice extractor after each use, to avoid having to do extended cleaning often.

References

• How To Clean Stuff: How to Clean a Juicer
• Veggie Sensations: Removing Stains from Your Fruit & Vegetable Juicer's Nylon Parts