How to Clean a Blender
Servings: 1 cycle
Cost: $1.25
Step by step guide to clean your blender with a quick soap-blend-rinse method, show you how to remove cloudy buildup with baking soda or vinegar for popular blenders like Vitamix, Ninja, and NutriBullet.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 drops dish soap
- 4 cups warm water
- 1 cup white vinegar optional
- ¼ cup baking soda optional
Instructions
- Add soap and warm water: Fill the blender halfway with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap.
- Blend: Secure the lid (trust me on this part!) and blend on high for 20–30 seconds.
- Rinse well: Pour out the soapy water and rinse until clean.
- If still dirty: read notes below and use baking soda and vinegar.
Notes
- Baking soda: Mix baking soda with water into a paste. Spread it on tough spots and let it sit for 30 minutes, then scrub in circular pattern with a soft cloth. Baking soda’s gentle abrasiveness cuts through buildup without scratching. Rinse well.
- Vinegar: Add 1 cup white vinegar to your warm soapy water, or soak the container in a half-and-half vinegar-water mix. For cloudy containers, soak over night. It’s especially great for loosening stuck chia seeds or dried smoothie bits.
