How to Clean a Blender
Servings: 1 cycle
Cost: $1.25
Here is how to clean a blender in about 5 minutes: warm water, a few drops of dish soap and a quick blend. For cloudy buildup or stuck chia seeds, I use a baking soda paste or a vinegar soak that works on Vitamix, Ninja and NutriBullet.
Ingredients
- 3 drops dish soap
- 4 cups warm water
- 1 cup white vinegar optional
- ¼ cup baking soda optional
Instructions
- Fill the blender halfway with warm water and add the dish soap.
- Secure the lid and blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Pour out the soapy water and rinse the blender well. If it still isn't clean, repeat using the baking soda and vinegar.
Notes
- Timing Tip: Clean the blender right after using it, before anything dries on.
- Stuck-On Spots: Mix the baking soda with a little water into a paste, spread it on and let it sit for 30 minutes. Scrub gently with a soft cloth and rinse well.
- Cloudy Container: Soak it overnight in equal parts white vinegar and warm water, then rinse.
- Motor Base: Never submerge the base; wipe it with a damp cloth instead.
