Guest guest Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I personally wouldn't use TSP in it. I clean mine with ice cubes made from baking soda and vinegar-just let the fizz action happen, then pour the mix into ice cube trays to freeze. Once you buzz them up (to get the blades good and clean) add some water and do as you would for making soup. Up until last week, I had the stainless container on my old 4000, but with my new 5200, I plan to do the ice cube thing once a month or so, or when I have made something sticky in the machine. I also don't use commercial dish soap, so less its less likely to get cloudy to start with. I use baking soda and peroxide instead of soap. In my SS container, I used to throw in a whole lemon now and then for a deep clean-would buzz it up, add some water, buzz again and let soak for the afternoon...worked a charm! > > Sometime ago, when I first joined the list with my brand spankin' new machine there was a thread about cleaning the container of a sort of dull look. Was there ever a solution to that issue. Mine is sort of cloudy now. I probably would not notice much except I have it sitting next to a new dry container that has never been used. I'd like to get mine back to it's bright clear condition. How can I do that, how about running it with some tri-sodium phosphate water? Do you think that would do it? > Terry > > Sent from my iPad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I personally wouldn't use TSP in it. I clean mine with ice cubes made from baking soda and vinegar-just let the fizz action happen, then pour the mix into ice cube trays to freeze. Once you buzz them up (to get the blades good and clean) add some water and do as you would for making soup. Up until last week, I had the stainless container on my old 4000, but with my new 5200, I plan to do the ice cube thing once a month or so, or when I have made something sticky in the machine. I also don't use commercial dish soap, so less its less likely to get cloudy to start with. I use baking soda and peroxide instead of soap. In my SS container, I used to throw in a whole lemon now and then for a deep clean-would buzz it up, add some water, buzz again and let soak for the afternoon...worked a charm! > > Sometime ago, when I first joined the list with my brand spankin' new machine there was a thread about cleaning the container of a sort of dull look. Was there ever a solution to that issue. Mine is sort of cloudy now. I probably would not notice much except I have it sitting next to a new dry container that has never been used. I'd like to get mine back to it's bright clear condition. How can I do that, how about running it with some tri-sodium phosphate water? Do you think that would do it? > Terry > > Sent from my iPad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks . I was a tad worried about using the tsp because I know it is used a flux for soldering. I figured it might mess up the blades of the VitaMix. terry  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 24, 2010, at 1:01 PM, wrote: > I personally wouldn't use TSP in it. I clean mine with ice cubes made from baking soda and vinegar-just let the fizz action happen, then pour the mix into ice cube trays to freeze. Once you buzz them up (to get the blades good and clean) add some water and do as you would for making soup. Up until last week, I had the stainless container on my old 4000, but with my new 5200, I plan to do the ice cube thing once a month or so, or when I have made something sticky in the machine. I also don't use commercial dish soap, so less its less likely to get cloudy to start with. I use baking soda and peroxide instead of soap. In my SS container, I used to throw in a whole lemon now and then for a deep clean-would buzz it up, add some water, buzz again and let soak for the afternoon...worked a charm! > > > > >> >> Sometime ago, when I first joined the list with my brand spankin' new machine there was a thread about cleaning the container of a sort of dull look. Was there ever a solution to that issue. Mine is sort of cloudy now. I probably would not notice much except I have it sitting next to a new dry container that has never been used. I'd like to get mine back to it's bright clear condition. How can I do that, how about running it with some tri-sodium phosphate water? Do you think that would do it? >> Terry >> >> Sent from my iPad >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks . I was a tad worried about using the tsp because I know it is used a flux for soldering. I figured it might mess up the blades of the VitaMix. terry  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 24, 2010, at 1:01 PM, wrote: > I personally wouldn't use TSP in it. I clean mine with ice cubes made from baking soda and vinegar-just let the fizz action happen, then pour the mix into ice cube trays to freeze. Once you buzz them up (to get the blades good and clean) add some water and do as you would for making soup. Up until last week, I had the stainless container on my old 4000, but with my new 5200, I plan to do the ice cube thing once a month or so, or when I have made something sticky in the machine. I also don't use commercial dish soap, so less its less likely to get cloudy to start with. I use baking soda and peroxide instead of soap. In my SS container, I used to throw in a whole lemon now and then for a deep clean-would buzz it up, add some water, buzz again and let soak for the afternoon...worked a charm! > > > > >> >> Sometime ago, when I first joined the list with my brand spankin' new machine there was a thread about cleaning the container of a sort of dull look. Was there ever a solution to that issue. Mine is sort of cloudy now. I probably would not notice much except I have it sitting next to a new dry container that has never been used. I'd like to get mine back to it's bright clear condition. How can I do that, how about running it with some tri-sodium phosphate water? Do you think that would do it? >> Terry >> >> Sent from my iPad >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks . I've saved your instructions. I was a tad worried about the TSP because I know it's used for flux when soldering so I was concerned about the blades.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 24, 2010, at 1:01 PM, wrote: > I personally wouldn't use TSP in it. I clean mine with ice cubes made from baking soda and vinegar-just let the fizz action happen, then pour the mix into ice cube trays to freeze. Once you buzz them up (to get the blades good and clean) add some water and do as you would for making soup. Up until last week, I had the stainless container on my old 4000, but with my new 5200, I plan to do the ice cube thing once a month or so, or when I have made something sticky in the machine. I also don't use commercial dish soap, so less its less likely to get cloudy to start with. I use baking soda and peroxide instead of soap. In my SS container, I used to throw in a whole lemon now and then for a deep clean-would buzz it up, add some water, buzz again and let soak for the afternoon...worked a charm! > > > > >> >> Sometime ago, when I first joined the list with my brand spankin' new machine there was a thread about cleaning the container of a sort of dull look. Was there ever a solution to that issue. Mine is sort of cloudy now. I probably would not notice much except I have it sitting next to a new dry container that has never been used. I'd like to get mine back to it's bright clear condition. How can I do that, how about running it with some tri-sodium phosphate water? Do you think that would do it? >> Terry >> >> Sent from my iPad >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks . I've saved your instructions. I was a tad worried about the TSP because I know it's used for flux when soldering so I was concerned about the blades.  Terry Pogue  My Foodie Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/ On Oct 24, 2010, at 1:01 PM, wrote: > I personally wouldn't use TSP in it. I clean mine with ice cubes made from baking soda and vinegar-just let the fizz action happen, then pour the mix into ice cube trays to freeze. Once you buzz them up (to get the blades good and clean) add some water and do as you would for making soup. Up until last week, I had the stainless container on my old 4000, but with my new 5200, I plan to do the ice cube thing once a month or so, or when I have made something sticky in the machine. I also don't use commercial dish soap, so less its less likely to get cloudy to start with. I use baking soda and peroxide instead of soap. In my SS container, I used to throw in a whole lemon now and then for a deep clean-would buzz it up, add some water, buzz again and let soak for the afternoon...worked a charm! > > > > >> >> Sometime ago, when I first joined the list with my brand spankin' new machine there was a thread about cleaning the container of a sort of dull look. Was there ever a solution to that issue. Mine is sort of cloudy now. I probably would not notice much except I have it sitting next to a new dry container that has never been used. I'd like to get mine back to it's bright clear condition. How can I do that, how about running it with some tri-sodium phosphate water? Do you think that would do it? >> Terry >> >> Sent from my iPad >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 I use baking soda (dry) picked up with a wet paper towel and used as an abrasive scrub. You will see the white paper towel turn yucky colors. When you can't get any more yuck on the paper towel - you've scrubbed off all of the film that you can. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Cleaning the container Sometime ago, when I first joined the list with my brand spankin' new machine there was a thread about cleaning the container of a sort of dull look. Was there ever a solution to that issue. Mine is sort of cloudy now. I probably would not notice much except I have it sitting next to a new dry container that has never been used. I'd like to get mine back to it's bright clear condition. How can I do that, how about running it with some tri-sodium phosphate water? Do you think that would do it?TerrySent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 That is how I have always cleaned my container-I NEVER use soap, just baking soda and water. I sometimes toss in a slice of lemon or lime with peel-the oils in the peel help disolve residue. I also sometimes add a splash of peroxide to the container before I buzz it-I keep my baking soda in a sugar dispenser so it is easy to tip right in-I don't measure it. > > I'm going to try this,1/2 cup warm water with 1/3 cup baking soda. Run the blender 30 seconds. > It's a tip I just read in the June issue of Martha Living. I just got it on my iPad. Everyday Food is available. Great apps. The entire issues. I'm loving it. > If your interested get it at the App Store. > Terry > > Sent from my iPadHD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 What was the reasoning behind using baking soda instead of soap? I clean my Vitamix with soap and pour off the soap from that cleaning in the sink of hot water to wash other dishes. Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Terry PogueSent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:22 PMVitamixSubject: Cleaning the container I'm going to try this,1/2 cup warm water with 1/3 cup baking soda. Run the blender 30 seconds.It's a tip I just read in the June issue of Martha Living. I just got it on my iPad. Everyday Food is available. Great apps. The entire issues. I'm loving it.If your interested get it at the App Store.TerrySent from my iPadHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 ha ha! me too it is my morning ritual :)but I think people use baking soda instead of soap to avoid and/or get rid of the cloudy soap residue that can build up over time :)Is this correct? On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:53 PM, Tom Matuschak <pmatus@...> wrote: What was the reasoning behind using baking soda instead of soap? I clean my Vitamix with soap and pour off the soap from that cleaning in the sink of hot water to wash other dishes. Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Terry Pogue Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:22 PMVitamixSubject: Cleaning the container I'm going to try this,1/2 cup warm water with 1/3 cup baking soda. Run the blender 30 seconds.It's a tip I just read in the June issue of Martha Living. I just got it on my iPad. Everyday Food is available. Great apps. The entire issues. I'm loving it. If your interested get it at the App Store.TerrySent from my iPadHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Look at the ingedients on your bottle of soap...most commercial soaps (even the " eco " ones) contain harsh chemical ingredients. I don't use soap on anything, except a little bit of coconut based soap, and not very often with that. I use baking soda and/or peroxide as my dish detergent, laundry detergent, body wash, shampoo, household cleanser, etc. I don't put anything on my body or around my food that comes with a " warning " label on it. I also don't use anything with chemicals I can neither pronounce or readily identify where they come from. Just a personal choice, but lifelong skin issues have resolved since I quit using commercial soap years ago. Baking soda works a charm, without the worry of chemical residiues. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I guess I should have asked other than medical issues what is the benefit of using baking soda instead of soap. BTW there is a warning label on peroxide. Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:56 AM Subject: Re: Cleaning the container Look at the ingedients on your bottle of soap...most commercial soaps (even the " eco " ones) contain harsh chemical ingredients. I don't use soap on anything, except a little bit of coconut based soap, and not very often with that. I use baking soda and/or peroxide as my dish detergent, laundry detergent, body wash, shampoo, household cleanser, etc. I don't put anything on my body or around my food that comes with a " warning " label on it. I also don't use anything with chemicals I can neither pronounce or readily identify where they come from. Just a personal choice, but lifelong skin issues have resolved since I quit using commercial soap years ago. Baking soda works a charm, without the worry of chemical residiues. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I am not sure there is a " benefit " , other than avoiding chemicals and harsh detergents that might cloud the container. I find that the baking soda immediately cuts through even the toughest gunk. I realize peroxide has a warning on it, but at least it is approved for gargling and other topical/skin uses. Much of what is in soap isn't. Again, it is just a personal choice. No harm in anyone using soap if they choose to, I just prefer not to. I do find that my container is nice and sparkly clean at all times though. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Actually I was referring to Terry's post about reading an article in Martha Living about cleaning with baking soda and I was wondering what the article was about. I may be wrong but I didn't think that article was written for those sensitive to chemicals in soap. Is using baking soda more economical, does it clean better, or does it like you suggest get rid of haziness? So far my container doesn't have a haze using soap and water but that is good information to know if I do get a haze. Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:33 AM Subject: Re: Cleaning the container I am not sure there is a " benefit " , other than avoiding chemicals and harsh detergents that might cloud the container. I find that the baking soda immediately cuts through even the toughest gunk. I realize peroxide has a warning on it, but at least it is approved for gargling and other topical/skin uses. Much of what is in soap isn't. Again, it is just a personal choice. No harm in anyone using soap if they choose to, I just prefer not to. I do find that my container is nice and sparkly clean at all times though.> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I use the water and dish soap and then 3 cups water and a drop or two of white vinegar > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 It is slightly abrassive, thus, cleaning off any old residue. G From: Fee Hanson <fee.hanson@...> Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 4:17 AM Subject: Re: Cleaning the container ha ha! me too it is my morning ritual :)but I think people use baking soda instead of soap to avoid and/or get rid of the cloudy soap residue that can build up over time :)Is this correct? On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:53 PM, Tom Matuschak <pmatus@...> wrote: What was the reasoning behind using baking soda instead of soap? I clean my Vitamix with soap and pour off the soap from that cleaning in the sink of hot water to wash other dishes. Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Terry Pogue Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:22 PMVitamixSubject: Cleaning the container I'm going to try this,1/2 cup warm water with 1/3 cup baking soda. Run the blender 30 seconds.It's a tip I just read in the June issue of Martha Living. I just got it on my iPad. Everyday Food is available. Great apps. The entire issues. I'm loving it. If your interested get it at the App Store.TerrySent from my iPadHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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