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Title: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2014, 07:50:38 am

I have recently bought a new brush and don't really want it to get too gunky like the last one. How do you all clean your brushes please?  I don't have a dishwasher other than DH.  :)

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Post by: Jamberie on July 07, 2014, 08:05:03 am

I'd like to know too...
I once accidentally left mine in the dishwasher when I was running one of those cleaning cycles using a Finish product.  The TMX brush ended up with a blue tinge that is reminiscent of a toilet brush,  just a little bit off putting!

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2014, 08:17:38 am

I'm no help, I put mine in the dishwasher - my scrubby goes in there too.

Perhaps soak it in a mild bleach solution?

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: Deniser on July 07, 2014, 08:42:01 am

Yes - mine goes in the dishwasher along with the Wettex and anything else that stands still.  I have in the past soaked other brushes in bleach and then rinsed thoroughly with no adverse reactions

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: Shazzy on July 07, 2014, 09:45:07 am

I had never thought about putting them in the dishwasher!!  Will give it a go next time the dishwasher is on.  Thanks for the idea :)

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: fundj&e on July 07, 2014, 10:13:57 am

same here, dishwasher

sponges go in the microwave

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: astarra on July 07, 2014, 11:21:42 am

Yep dishwasher here too, tho DH has also picked it up with the tea towels and put it through the washing machine too... :-)) (which apart from a bit of clonking sounds from the machine), it came out very nice and clean.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2014, 01:57:00 pm

Thanks. I may try the washing machine. I could put it in a bag to try and stop the clunking round.

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: Halex on July 07, 2014, 10:45:28 pm

Scrubby in washing machine, brush daily in dishwasher :)

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: Nikkit on July 08, 2014, 12:01:04 am

I put mine in the dishwasher about once a week, after I have sat it in a cup of bleach/water mix. Doesn't quite get the turmeric stain out, but I know it is clean!
And I admit that I am terribly anal about my dishcloths and I must use 3 or 4 a day, I soak them in a bucket of napisan and wash. I have a lot of dishcloths!

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: goldfish on July 08, 2014, 01:43:23 am

a brush (a bottle brush), scrubbie and scourer live in the dishwasher . . . :)

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: obbie on July 11, 2014, 12:54:29 am

dishwasher here too

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2014, 03:27:01 am

If there is anyone else out there in thermomix world who doesn't have a dishwasher, I have found the best way to clean your brush.
Put 50% vinegar and 50% water in a tall container. Stir it through and soak the bristles of the brush in it over night. Then give it a good wash under strongly running water. It comes up as good as new.

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 16, 2014, 04:02:30 am

First time I've seen this thread, I just soak mine with the dishcloth in some domestos in the sink , seems ok to me,

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2014, 06:20:25 am

I will try that too AB. Thanks.

Title: Re: How do you clean your thermomix brush?
Post by: Kimmyh on October 16, 2014, 06:22:33 am

I don't have a dishwasher. Thanks for tips girls.