If you are told to clean your Waterpik, make sure your unit is unplugged.You can keep your Waterpik clean by wiping it down weekly, as well as ridding the flosser of air and water before and after use.The dishwasher should be cleaned every one to three months, as well as the flosser tip and the handle.You can use these tips to keep your Waterpik sanitary.
Step 1: It is a good idea to wipe the unit down frequently.
Plug the unit in.The soft cloth and cleaner are mild and non-abrasive.Then rinse the unit with pure warm water.If you use your Waterpik frequently, you should do this as often as weekly.You can use a wet cloth with liquid soap.
Step 2: The dishwasher needs to be cleaned.
The unit's reservoir needs to be removed.If applicable, separate the valve and set it aside.The top dishwasher rack has an open side facing it.The dishwasher needs to be run.Allow the air to dry.You can find your product manual at https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/product-support/manuals/.The black valve is on the Countertop models.The valve should not be washed in the dishwasher.Press on the bottom of the valve to remove it.The valve should be deep cleaned every three months.
Step 3: If you have to wash the valve, wash it.
Under the water, hold the valve.For 30 to 45 seconds, massage it.It should be air dry.Attach it to the dome side up by pressing it into place.The valve should be completely clean and dry before being reassembled.
Step 4: Before and after use, be sure to clean the flosser.
The reservoir needs to be removed.The flosser needs to be run for at least ten seconds.The unit should be turned off.There is a paper towel on the unit.The inner cavity and tubes can't air dry if the reservoir is sitting at an angle.The extra air and water will be removed.
Step 5: The flosser will allow you to runDiluted Vinegar through it.
Take sixteen ounces of warm water and two to four grams of white vinegar.The solution should be poured into the reservoir.Half of the solution should be run through the Waterpik.The unit should be turned off.Put the Waterpik in the sink and let the rest of the solution drain through the handle.Every three months, Disinfect your unit with this solution.The solution removes minerals from water.The acids in vino killbacteria and break down grease.Diluted mouthwash can be used at a ratio of one part to water.
Step 6: Put the flosser in a container.
Run out the rest of the solution.Warm water is needed to fill the reservoir.Warm water can be run through the flosser into the sink.
Step 7: Don't leave the reservoir.
The counter has a disconnected reservoir on it.If you place it on the unit at an angle, the internal cavity will be exposed.Allow the parts to dry.The next time you use your Waterpik, remove the reservoir.
Step 8: Clean the handle.
To remove the flosser tip, press the button.White vinegar can be put in a container.The container has the flosser handle in it.Allow it to sit for a while.Warm water can be used to rinse off the handle.The tip will be soaked separately from the handle.
Step 9: The flosser tip can be washed.
To remove the tip, press the button.White vinegar or hydrogen peroxide can be put in a container.The tip should be soaked in the container for five to seven minutes.Warm water can be used to rinse the tip off.
Step 10: The tip needs to be replaced every six months.
The tip will accumulate mineral deposits over time.This will affect its effectiveness.Replacement tips can be ordered directly from Waterpik.The tip of the Waterpik needs to be replaced frequently.