Guest guest Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent "scrubber" of the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a thin film of food "leavings". You can see all kinds of gunk on the white paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes clean after rubbing, the film is gone! Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Cloudy Container I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my container and I wanted to avoid that.Is there a way to brighten up the plastic and get rid of the cloudiness?Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Another good way to uncloud your container is to fill it with hot water, drop in a denture cleaner tablet, and let it fizz a bit, then give it a good rinse. I fill mine again with hot water, add a bit of baking soda and give it a buzz, then rinse again. Works a charm every time. I also NEVER use commercial soap or detergents on my stuff-clouds them up every time. I prefer baking soda and peroxide as cleansers, rather than detergents. I don't even use detergents for laundry or dishwashing, preferring to make my own concoctions. From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>Subject: Re: Cloudy Container Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent "scrubber" of the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a thin film of food "leavings". You can see all kinds of gunk on the white paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes clean after rubbing, the film is gone! Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Cloudy Container I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my container and I wanted to avoid that.Is there a way to brighten up the plastic and get rid of the cloudiness?Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010  You always come up with the best info. - I'm going to try baking soda and peroxide in lieu of dish detergent and see if it prevents the film from forming. I've noticed that Baking Soda when mixed with water gives the water a "slimy" feel - I wonder if it doesn't somehow lubricate and loosen deposits? The peroxide is the anti-bacterial agent - correct? Can you mix the two? How much peroxide do you use? TIA Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Cloudy Container I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my container and I wanted to avoid that.Is there a way to brighten up the plastic and get rid of the cloudiness?Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks for the great suggestions! I will give them all a try and let you know how it goes. ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks-I only came up with the "best" info when allergies forced me to find alternatives to standard things, lol. I just pour in a splash (maybe 4 tbsp) of peroxide, and a sprinkle (maybe 1/3 cup) baking soda-no exact amount. Its more about how long you buzz it (maybe a full minute, then soak for 10) From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>Subject: Re: Cloudy Container Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent "scrubber" of the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a thin film of food "leavings". You can see all kinds of gunk on the white paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes clean after rubbing, the film is gone! Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Cloudy Container I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my container and I wanted to avoid that.Is there a way to brighten up the plastic and get rid of the cloudiness?Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 So is this your cleaning method for every use or just for " deep cleaning " or a daily cleaning? Our family uses our VM 5-6 times a day and I only do a bottle brush and soap cleaning once a day (all of the other times I just rinse it out). I've never been one to run it with soapy water like I do in my demonstrations - I prefer the feel of using the bottle brush. I'm thinking of replacing the daily cleaning with peroxide and baking soda with my bottle brush... On Fri, 2010-09-10 at 04:22 -0700, Berry wrote: > > Thanks-I only came up with the " best " info when allergies forced me to > find alternatives to standard things, lol. I just pour in a splash > (maybe 4 tbsp) of peroxide, and a sprinkle (maybe 1/3 cup) baking > soda-no exact amount. Its more about how long you buzz it (maybe a > full minute, then soak for 10) > > > > > > From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> > Subject: Re: Cloudy > Container > > Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM > > > I have found that using a white paper towel > dipped in water then dipped in a bowl fo > baking powder makes an excellent " scrubber " of > the film. That kind of film is usually hard > water deposits mixed with a thin film of food > " leavings " . You can see all kinds of gunk on > the white paper towel. When the damp, white > paper towel with baking soda on it comes clean > after rubbing, the film is gone! > > Blessings, > Lea Ann Savage > Satellite Beach, FL > (321) 773-7088 (home) > (321-961-9219 (cell) > www.VitamixLady.com > www..com > <))>< > Cloudy > Container > > > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of > months now and it is all ready getting > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I > read that it would cloud up my > container and I wanted to avoid that. > > Is there a way to brighten up the > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness? > > Thanks in advance! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I rinse it with hot water after every use, hot water, baking soda and peroxide after the final use of the day, then let air dry. I use mine all throughout the day too. I mainly use the baking soda because I grind grains, and find that it helps catch any hidden bits of loose grain that could mold or sprout in the bottom of the container-have had that happen-stinky! > > From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> > Subject: Re: Cloudy > Container > > Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM > > > I have found that using a white paper towel > dipped in water then dipped in a bowl fo > baking powder makes an excellent "scrubber" of > the film. That kind of film is usually hard > water deposits mixed with a thin film of food > "leavings". You can see all kinds of gunk on > the white paper towel. When the damp, white > paper towel with baking soda on it comes clean > after rubbing, the film is gone! > > Blessings, > Lea Ann Savage > Satellite Beach, FL > (321) 773-7088 (home) > (321-961-9219 (cell) > www.VitamixLady.com > www..com > <))>< > Cloudy > Container > > > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of > months now and it is all ready getting > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I > read that it would cloud up my > container and I wanted to avoid that. > > Is there a way to brighten up the > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness? > > Thanks in advance! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I tried the denture cleaner followed by the baking soda bath. It looks a bit better but is definitely still cloudy. I am surprised how worn it is after using it less then three months. We do use it daily but I didn't expect that to happen. I will continue with the above steps perhaps as a weekly treatment though. Thanks again! ~ Beth > > From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> > Subject: Re: Cloudy Container > > Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in > water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent " scrubber " of > the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a > thin film of food " leavings " . You can see all kinds of gunk on the white > paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes > clean after rubbing, the film is gone! >  > Blessings, > Lea Ann Savage > Satellite Beach, > FL > (321) 773-7088 (home) > (321-961-9219 (cell) > www.VitamixLady.com > www..com > <))>< > > Cloudy > Container > >  > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my > container and I wanted to avoid that. > > Is there a way to brighten up the > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness? > > Thanks in > advance! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Haven't seen this possibility discussed, but just wondering, you haven't I'm sure washed the container in the dishwasher by chance? Just wondering!! BroFrom: twinma0454 <marybeth@...> Sent: Mon, September 13, 2010 5:21:45 PMSubject: Re: Cloudy Container I tried the denture cleaner followed by the baking soda bath. It looks a bit better but is definitely still cloudy. I am surprised how worn it is after using it less then three months. We do use it daily but I didn't expect that to happen. I will continue with the above steps perhaps as a weekly treatment though. Thanks again! ~ Beth > > From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> > Subject: Re: Cloudy Container > > Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in > water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent "scrubber" of > the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a > thin film of food "leavings". You can see all kinds of gunk on the white > paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes > clean after rubbing, the film is gone! >  > Blessings, > Lea Ann Savage > Satellite Beach, > FL > (321) 773-7088 (home) > (321-961-9219 (cell) > www.VitamixLady.com > www..com > <))>< > > Cloudy > Container > >  > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my > container and I wanted to avoid that. > > Is there a way to brighten up the > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness? > > Thanks in > advance! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I would suggest you try a white vinegar mix. 1 cup vinegar to water to fill container. Let it soak overnight. ~ Sent from my iPhone. On Sep 13, 2010, at 2:21 PM, "twinma0454" <marybeth@...> wrote: I tried the denture cleaner followed by the baking soda bath. It looks a bit better but is definitely still cloudy. I am surprised how worn it is after using it less then three months. We do use it daily but I didn't expect that to happen. I will continue with the above steps perhaps as a weekly treatment though. Thanks again! ~ Beth > > From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> > Subject: Re: Cloudy Container > > Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in > water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent "scrubber" of > the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a > thin film of food "leavings". You can see all kinds of gunk on the white > paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes > clean after rubbing, the film is gone! >  > Blessings, > Lea Ann Savage > Satellite Beach, > FL > (321) 773-7088 (home) > (321-961-9219 (cell) > www.VitamixLady.com > www..com > <))>< > > Cloudy > Container > >  > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my > container and I wanted to avoid that. > > Is there a way to brighten up the > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness? > > Thanks in > advance! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 i have some vases that have very long (like 2 feet to 4 foot long) necks that are no larger around than a quarter coin. My florist told me to use the denture cleanser in them to keep the necks clear. I have to tell you we don't use those arrangements very often altho they are stunning simply because of the cleaning. I have been using just a little dribble of Dove in my VM canister to clean as shown on the video but because of this thread I am thinking a little drizzle of one of the enzymatic dishwasher cleaners like Cascade Complete might do a better job of keeping it clear. That is designed to work on organic matter.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Sep 13, 2010, at 6:21 PM, twinma0454 wrote: > I tried the denture cleaner followed by the baking soda bath. It looks a bit better but is definitely still cloudy. I am surprised how worn it is after using it less then three months. We do use it daily but I didn't expect that to happen. > > I will continue with the above steps perhaps as a weekly treatment though. Thanks again! > > ~ Beth > > >> >> From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> >> Subject: Re: Cloudy Container >> >> Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>  >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in >> water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent " scrubber " of >> the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a >> thin film of food " leavings " . You can see all kinds of gunk on the white >> paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes >> clean after rubbing, the film is gone! >>  >> Blessings, >> Lea Ann Savage >> Satellite Beach, >> FL >> (321) 773-7088 (home) >> (321-961-9219 (cell) >> www.VitamixLady.com >> www..com >> <))>< >> >> Cloudy >> Container >> >>  >> >> I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting >> cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my >> container and I wanted to avoid that. >> >> Is there a way to brighten up the >> plastic and get rid of the cloudiness? >> >> Thanks in >> advance! >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010  That is an excellent point - the dishwashing detergent is very caustic and is the main culprit where cloudy containers are concerned and that kind of damage to the plastic cannot be fixed with baking soda or denture cleaning methods. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Cloudy > Container> > Â > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my > container and I wanted to avoid that.> > Is there a way to brighten up the > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness?> > Thanks in > advance!> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 My container did get go through the dishwasher by accident while we were on vacation and my brother-in-law put it in. (darn him!) That was over a month ago and it only happened the one time. Would one cycle be enough to make it permanently cloudy? BTW, Happy Belated Birthday Lea Ann! ~ Beth > > > > From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@> > > Subject: Re: Cloudy Container > > > > Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in > > water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent " scrubber " of > > the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a > > thin film of food " leavings " . You can see all kinds of gunk on the white > > paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes > > clean after rubbing, the film is gone! > >  > > Blessings, > > Lea Ann Savage > > Satellite Beach, > > FL > > (321) 773-7088 (home) > > (321-961-9219 (cell) > > www.VitamixLady.com > > www..com > > <))>< > > > > Cloudy > > Container > > > >  > > > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting > > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my > > container and I wanted to avoid that. > > > > Is there a way to brighten up the > > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness? > > > > Thanks in > > advance! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Yep, unfortunately once is enough for harsh chemicals to wear down any sheen on the container. Makes you think about the residue that end up in your body from some of that stuff! From: twinma0454 <marybeth@...>Subject: Re: Cloudy Container Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 12:07 PM My container did get go through the dishwasher by accident while we were on vacation and my brother-in-law put it in. (darn him!) That was over a month ago and it only happened the one time. Would one cycle be enough to make it permanently cloudy? BTW, Happy Belated Birthday Lea Ann! ~ Beth > > > > From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@> > > Subject: Re: Cloudy Container > > > > Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:46 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have found that using a white paper towel dipped in > > water then dipped in a bowl fo baking powder makes an excellent "scrubber" of > > the film. That kind of film is usually hard water deposits mixed with a > > thin film of food "leavings". You can see all kinds of gunk on the white > > paper towel. When the damp, white paper towel with baking soda on it comes > > clean after rubbing, the film is gone! > >  > > Blessings, > > Lea Ann Savage > > Satellite Beach, > > FL > > (321) 773-7088 (home) > > (321-961-9219 (cell) > > www.VitamixLady.com > > www..com > > <))>< > > > > Cloudy > > Container > > > >  > > > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting > > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my > > container and I wanted to avoid that. > > > > Is there a way to brighten up the > > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness? > > > > Thanks in > > advance! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hey there Beth, Did you notice the cloudiness right after your brother in law washed it in the dishwasher? It seems hard for me to believe that one run through the diswasher would cloud it up that badly. Do you have hard water (lots of minerals in it?) I'd try the baking soda (damp on a paper towel) as an abrasive scrubber and rub a spot to see if you can get a spot clean. If you can't, I'd call Vitamix customer service and ask them if it is possible that an odd container here and there can become severely cloudy in just three month's use. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Re: Cloudy Container My container did get go through the dishwasher by accident while we were on vacation and my brother-in-law put it in. (darn him!) That was over a month ago and it only happened the one time. Would one cycle be enough to make it permanently cloudy?BTW, Happy Belated Birthday Lea Ann!~ Beth>> Haven't seen this possibility discussed, but just wondering, you haven't I'm > sure washed the container in the dishwasher by chance? Just wondering!!> > > Bro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010  I would listen to over me on this one... ;-) Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Cloudy > > Container> > > > Â > > > > I've had my 5200 for a couple of months now and it is all ready getting > > cloudy. I don't grind anything since I read that it would cloud up my > > container and I wanted to avoid that.> > > > Is there a way to brighten up the > > plastic and get rid of the cloudiness?> > > > Thanks in > > advance!> > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Thanks Lea Ann. I will try the baking soda scrub approach and then call c/s service if it doesn't do the trick. ~ Beth > > > > Haven't seen this possibility discussed, but just wondering, you haven't I'm > > sure washed the container in the dishwasher by chance? Just wondering!! > > > > > > Bro > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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