How to clean waterpik cordless water flosser reservoir

Jamie J. Alexander on November 15, 2017

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The Four Steps to Cleaning a Water Flosser
Documents / Resources
How do you get mold out of a Waterpik reservoir?
Do Waterpiks need to be cleaned?

Many of my patients are now flossing with a water flosser such as Waterpik®. The benefits of this are multiple. The pulsing water not only removes micro food debris stuck between teeth and in gum tissue pockets around teeth, it disrupts colonizing bacteria, washing food debris and bacteria away. On top of that, the pulsing water stimulates gum tissue, increasing circulation and firming it. Regular use has significant benefit and is especially beneficial if you do not floss with dental floss regularly and find water flossing more pleasurable, or if you are battling gum inflammation around some or all teeth and water floss in addition to string flossing.

Waterpik® has published guidelines for how to clean its brand water flosser, and these are important to know if you want to extend the life of your Waterpik by maintaining its effectiveness. Effectiveness will decline if mineral deposits and other materials collected in the valves and internal parts of the machine.

The Four Steps to Cleaning a Water Flosser

There are four simple steps for cleaning, using water, vinegar, and your dishwasher. Waterpick recommends you perform this cleaning every one to three months.

Step 1: You will clean the water reservoir and reservoir valve. Remove the water reservoir, remove the black reservoir valve by pushing it from the bottom. Clean the valve by massaging it with warm water and set it aside. Place the reservoir on the top rack of your dishwasher for cleaning but remove it before the heated dry cycle and let it air dry. Insert the black valve, dome side up.

Step 2: You will clean the internal parts of your water flosser. This is done after you have cleaned the reservoir and valve as described above and put the reservoir back on top of your machine. Mix two to four tablespoons of white vinegar with 16 ounces of warm water in the reservoir and then run half of it through the flosser. Turn the water flosser off and place the handle in the sink so the vinegar and water solution can gradually drain out the handle for 20 minutes. After this 20 minutes, you can run the rest of the solution through and then rinse with a full reservoir of warm water.

Step 3: You will clean the exterior of the handle and the flosser tip separately. To clean the exterior of the handle, remove the tip using the eject button, and soak the handle in a container of white vinegar for five to seven minutes, then rinse the handle. To clean the tip, place it in hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar for five minutes.

More details and illustrative photo images are available from Waterpik, as well as customer support.

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Waterpik® Water Flosser
Model WP-360/365
Irrigador bucal Waterpik®
Modelo WP-360/365

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER:
To reduce the risk of electrocution:

Do not handle the charger with wet hands.
Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
Do not use while bathing.
Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
Do not reach for a product that has fallen into the water. Unplug immediately.
Check the charger cord for damage before the frst use and during the life of the product.

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:

Do not plug this device into a voltage system that is different from the voltage system specified on the device or charger.
Do not use this product if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Contact Water Pik, Inc. or your local distributor which can be found at www.waterpik.com.
Do not direct water under the tongue, into the ear, nose, or other delicate areas. This product is capable of producing pressures that may cause serious damage in these areas.
Do not direct water into the nose or ear. The potentially deadly amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, may be present in some tap water or unchlorinated well water and may be fatal if directed into these areas.
Use this product only as indicated in these instructions or as recommended by your dental professional.
Only use tips and accessories that are recommended by Water Pik, Inc.
Fill the reservoir with water or other dental professional recommended solutions only.
Do not drop or insert any foreign object into any opening on the product.
Keep the charging unit and cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not use this product outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
Do not use iodine, bleach, or water-insoluble concentrated essential oils in this product. The use of these can reduce product performance and will shorten the life of the product.
Remove any oral jewelry prior to use of this product.
Do not use if you have an open wound on your tongue or in your mouth
If your physician advised you to receive antibiotic premedication before dental procedures, you should consult your dentist before using this instrument or any other oral hygiene aid.
Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or invalids.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Charger
Water Pik PN 20015747

Replacement tips/attachments may be purchased online at www.waterpik.com, or by phone from Water Pik, Inc. at 1-800-525- 2774 (USA). To find detailed information about tips, other accessories, and product usage please visit our website at www.waterpik.com.

GETTING STARTED/
CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATERPIK® WATER FLOSSER

Assembling the Reservoir
Slide Water Flosser power handle into the back of reservoir and press frmly to snap into place.
Preparation and Use
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for proper use instructions.
Adjusting the Pressure Setting
You can adjust the pressure setting on your Water Flosser by simply changing tips.
When Finished
Turn the unit off. Empty any liquid left in the reservoir.
Using Mouthwash and Other Solutions
Your Waterpik® Water Flosser can be used to deliver mouthwash and antibacterial solutions. After using any special solution, rinse the unit to prevent clogging by partially filling the reservoir with warm water and running the unit with the tip pointed into the sink until the unit is empty.

Cleaning
Never immerse unit in water. Before cleaning, unplug from the electrical outlet. Clean the product when necessary by using a soft cloth and mild non-abrasive cleanser to wipe exterior.

The water reservoir is removable for easy cleaning and is top-rack dishwasher safe. It is recommended that the reservoir is removed and cleaned weekly. To remove, fip the flip-top water inlet all the way back and push it against the power handle, using the flip-top as a lever

Removing Hard Water Deposits
Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to a full reservoir of warm water. Point the handle and tip into the sink. Turn the unit ON and run until the reservoir is empty. Rinse by repeating with a full reservoir of clean warm water.

Battery Care and Disposal
The unit will NOT charge if the switch is in the ON position. If you use your Water Flosser once a day or less, it is recommended you charge it overnight, once a week. If you use it twice a day or more, charge the unit more frequently. Do not run the batteries down completely as this may

shorten the lifespan of the batteries and will require charging the unit for 24 hours to obtain a full charge.
If the Water Flosser is to be stored for an extended period of time (six months or more), be sure to fully charge it prior to storage.
The unit contains a Nickel Metal Hydride battery.
At the end of the battery life, please recycle the unit at your nearest recycle center per local or state requirements. The battery is not replaceable.

Service Maintenance
Waterpik® Water Flossers have no consumer-serviceable electrical items and do not require routine service maintenance. For all your service needs go to www.waterpik.com. You may also call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-525-2774 (USA). Refer to the serial and model numbers in all correspondence. These numbers are located on the bottom of your unit.
Still, have questions? Go to www.waterpik.com.
Water Pik, Inc. warrants to the original consumer of this new product that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. The consumer will be required to submit the original purchase receipt as proof of purchase date and if requested, the entire product, to support a warranty claim. Water Pik, Inc. will replace at its discretion any part of the product, which in its opinion is defective, provided the product has not been abused, misused, altered, or damaged after purchase, was used according to instructions, and was used only with accessories or consumable parts approved by Water Pik, Inc. Installation is the responsibility of the consumer and is not covered by the warranty. This limited warranty excludes accessories or consumable parts such as tips, etc.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary, depending on the law in your place of residence.

Water Pik, Inc.
1730 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80553-0001 the USA

www.waterpik.com
Waterpik® is a trademark of Water Pik, Inc. registered in Argentina, Australia, Benelux, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Waterpik® (stylized) is a trademark of Water Pik, Inc. registered in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Korea, Russian Federation, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United States.

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Waterpik® Water Flossers, Electric Toothbrushes, Shower Heads

How do you get mold out of a Waterpik reservoir?

Soak the reservoir, valve, and handle in white vinegar for half an hour. Soak the tip in white vinegar or 8% hydrogen peroxide for half an hour. Thoroughly wipe each part with a microfiber cloth, paying extra attention to any crack or crevice. Gently use the small scrubby brush for any hard-to-reach areas.

Do Waterpiks need to be cleaned?

Waterpik tips should be cleaned every few months and replaced about every six months. Mineral deposits from the water can build up within the tips and reduce performance. Tips with bristles should be replaced approximately every three months. The water reservoir should also be cleaned regularly.

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How to clean waterpik cordless water flosser reservoir