I love this fountain and have had it for a couple of years. How do I clean the floor inside the water fountain?
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On my dog and cat fountains, I put a little bit of bleach and water to wash/kill yucky stuff. Then, dish soap and RINSE, RINSE, RINSE. If it's unplugged, should be fine. I can't remember if the motor comes out of the dog one; I know I can pull it out of the cat one I have. (I gave the dog one away....beagle couldn't reach it.) But, since it's submerged in water all the time anyway, I think it should be fine. Bleach is my favorite cleaning product! Just Rinse, Rinse, Rinse!
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You can unscrew the blue part releasing the bottom of the fountain, then mild soap and water.
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I used bleach to clean mine. You have to rinse about 100 times to make sure to get it all out but it worked. All mold gone. I left overnite. Only use enough bleach to cover the bottom
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My dog version arrived broken, however I do have the cat version. It just comes completely apart. I just wash it with soda and water. Sry I couldnt be of more help. Maybe you could research it on the net
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I use IRobot Scooba cleaner with water. I use 1 cap full of solution and the rest water. It does a great job on my floors.
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I have not cleaned it yet. However the entire top (with all the sides) lift right off. The filter unit comes out and that is basically the entire inside. The motor is up in the cover. The only problem I had was the little door leaked water when filling. I put a little calking around the emblem (on the inside of the door) and it solved the problem (it only took a couple minutes). It also runs so quietly, you barely know it's running. I love it!
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I just take the water reservoir and wash it with hot soapy water and rinse it. Never had an issue with the machine being dirty.
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Inside or outside? I have some dust inside that I really don't how to clean! Any ideas?
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I have hard wood floors as well. I have my fountain placed on a large rug with a rubberized bottom. It seems to be working as any water splashed by my dogs is caught by the rug but the rubber does not allow it to seep through to the wood floor.
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Hello. I experienced the same thing. I used a pipe cleaner wire to gently clean the groves/openings and ran hot water over it weekly. Mine just gave out after about a year. I could not find a way to open up the unit to clean the inside. I am not sure if I would purchase another one. Hope this helps. Take care.
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My surface was a rock fountain so I just made sure it was clean from dust and debris...if you are using plastic I might think about sanding it a bit?.....
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Rinse out the inside under a faucet, and then wipe it down with a wet cloth. Then wipe it dry with a dry towel. It's simple - I've been doing it for months. Fabulous pan!!!
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The only thing I've found is regular cleaning with Bona Floor Cleaner, and a new coat of clear varnish. Sorry :(
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Hi,You usually would clean it with water and soap.Best regards,Customer service
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I would use warm water or maybe some Woolite to clean the inside. That would be gentle enough. If you are referring to the outside, warm soapy water with a soft cloth should be ok
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I clean mine about once per year. I just use a brillo pad and scrub the ceramic until it's as white as I can get it. When it gets dirty and needs cleaned, you will notice a drop in water flow.
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It should be cleaned after each use to keep it from clogging. Removing it will make it easier. First push the button for espresso and then turn the dial to run water thru it. After that yup can remove it and rinse it if you see milk it it. Just hold it under your faucet or sprayer.
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you will work yourself to death keeping it clean. Filter system will have to be cleaned daily. This is geared to a small inside dog or cat. I have 2 large inside dogs and I grew sick of cleaning filters and now I just use bowl (threw away fountain part)and empty it twice daily and fill with fresh water. The bowl is pretty nice, but fountain is a pain.
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From the Hoover Floormate manual: "For hard surface floors such as vinyl, linoleum, marble, laminate wood, polyurethane sealed wood or other wood floors that can normally be cleaned using water, use one cup (2 oz.) HOOVER Hard Floor Detergent. Check for worn spots or joint separations before using, as these conditions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor."
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Pull out the compartment in the front of the unit that holds the water. When its completely out of the machine look inside at the top and there is a pull tab that you pull down and that is the filter. Just pull it out clean it and slide it back in.