I ditched my last two fountains, (other brands), because cleaning them was very difficult and time-consuming. What about this one?
1117416
You don't have to clean it. Just get an bulb from an ear cleaning kit. Turn unit off and squirt vigorously 10-20 bulbs of water into the hole where the stream comes out. Should work like new.
1117417
To clean, Once a month I toss a little bleach in and run the fountain for 15 minutes with warm water. Rinse and done.
1117418
Because of the UV light, cleaning was infrequently needed. And was very easy. My dog is only a poodle and not a drooler.
1117419
I was in a similar situation - I had two previous fountains (a plastic one first, then a ceramic one). Both were very difficult to clean. The NatureSPA is easy to clean - disassembles quickly and easily. I have hard water so the basin/bowl area can get a little scaly with hard water deposits - I clean with Heinz White Vinegar, wash and rinse very throughly. It cleans up beautifully and back to new. The filters are easy to replace too. I would highly recommend the add-on larger water reservoir.
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The shampooer is ok, it is a hassle to use and if you are doing anything but a very small room you will have to refill/change out the water multiple times. plus if the stain is set in it does not do anything to it.
357348
Buy a different fountain, parts hard to come by and customer service is horrible
936892
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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I agree and ended up just taking out the plastic insert. The water comes out really fast but it is better than the hassle with the plastic part in.
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i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit, and it was a real pita. i tried the panasonic cleaning unit a couple of times, and went back to soap and water. i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit,... » Read More i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit, and it was a real pita. i tried the panasonic cleaning unit a couple of times, and went back to soap and water. « Show Less
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I have hard water too....it took 2 scoops for it to bubble up...it cleaned ok...I just didn't like how it made my clothes feel. They felt rough and scratchy.
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I got rid of this dish because the motor stopped and getting it apart and cleaning it was a chore. I actually invested and got a ceramic pagoda which... I know is way more expensive but believe me... it is well worth it. I felt this plastc was hoarding bacteria too. The drinkwell ceramic pagoda is so easy to clean and looks nicer in the kitchen.
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I have very hard public water. The minerals build up and are hard to remove, but I waited a long time and probably should have done it once a week. Scrubbing too hard ruined it. For the price, convenience (no filter) and for how quietly it runs, I do love this unit. This is the is the 3rd one I've purchased and am not disappointed. I have one in my bedroom and a child's bedroom and run in on high every night in the winter. Holmes makes a water softener, so I am trying that now, but even if it doesn't work, if I have to replace the unit in a couple years, for the $40 investment, it's well worth it. I have very hard public water. The minerals build up and are hard to remove, but I waited a long time and probably should have done it once a week. Scrubbing too hard ruined it. For the price, convenience (no filter) and for how quietly it runs, I do love this unit. This is the is the 3rd one I've purchased and am not disappointed. I have one in my bedroom and a child's bedroom and run in on high every night in the winter. Holmes makes a water softener, so I am trying that now, but even if it doesn't work, if I have to replace the unit in a couple years, for the $40 investment, it's well... » Read More I have very hard public water. The minerals build up and are hard to remove, but I waited a long time and probably should have done it once a week. Scrubbing too hard ruined it. For the price, convenience (no filter) and for how quietly it runs, I do love this unit. This is the is the 3rd one I've purchased and am not disappointed. I have one in my bedroom and a child's bedroom and run in on high every night in the winter. Holmes makes a water softener, so I am trying that now, but even if it doesn't work, if I have to replace the unit in a couple years, for the $40 investment, it's well worth it. « Show Less
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I used to have a Petmate plastic fountain and had this problem all the time. I contacted them about it and they said it was partly cat saliva and partly the cleanliness of the fountain. Now that I've switched over to this Pioneer stainless model, I don't have the problem anymore. I recommend rinsing and wiping it out at least once a week to get rid of the slime that inevitably starts to form. Also, I toss it in the dishwasher once a month to keep it nice and cleanAnd don't forget to change out those filters every month. Hopefully that should reduce the amount of foam you're seeing. I used to have a Petmate plastic fountain and had this problem all the time. I contacted them about it and they said it was partly cat saliva and partly the cleanliness of the fountain. Now that I've switched over to this Pioneer stainless model, I don't have the problem anymore. I recommend rinsing and wiping it out at least once a week to get rid of the slime that inevitably starts to form. Also, I toss it in the dishwasher once a month to keep it nice and cleanAnd don't forget to change out those filters every month. Hopefully that should reduce the amount of foam... » Read More I used to have a Petmate plastic fountain and had this problem all the time. I contacted them about it and they said it was partly cat saliva and partly the cleanliness of the fountain. Now that I've switched over to this Pioneer stainless model, I don't have the problem anymore. I recommend rinsing and wiping it out at least once a week to get rid of the slime that inevitably starts to form. Also, I toss it in the dishwasher once a month to keep it nice and cleanAnd don't forget to change out those filters every month. Hopefully that should reduce the amount of foam you're seeing. « Show Less
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We would empty and refill it daily. It's a bit cumbersome. It looks like a lot of fun, but not sure if I would buy it again. It's difficult to maintain and clean.
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While I enjoy the looka and functionality of the faucet, I have found I have substantially less water pressure than my previous faucet. I think it has something to do with higher effieciency with all new applicances and fixtures. They may have higher efficiency by reducing output but I have to keep the water on longer to clean the dishes....not very efficient!
1408130
Tough job, I own a cleaning service. I don't do much post remodeling work, it is difficult. Try a huge damp sponge. Keep rinsing. Again, I am not an expert on this form of cleaning.
180923
I had that one, I used it once and it broke. I called them and they replaced it with a much nicer one, which holds about a quart of water, lasts all day and scents the entire room and beyond. Get the better one.
228847
It all depends if you water it down which I do. that way you can get at least a dozen cleanings. I replace it with an orange cleaner which I already had but finish line makes a good one too.
971168
Not much new that I can add, but I agree with keeping the water level high, changing the filter on schedule (depending on what type of water you're using...mine is filtered well water) and doing weekly cleaning. This is the 2nd kind of pet fountain I've used, and I've found this one to be much easier to keep clean than the stainless steel one we had.
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I'm not quite sure what you mean about too, but I have 10 cats drinking from the fountain and refill daily. Completely take it apart once a week and wash with white vinegar then rinse with water, I run warm water through the sponge and wipe down other non submersible parts and put it all back together... I've had mine a few months now and by cleaning weekly I've found it keeps it working properly and it doesn't slow down. Compared to others on the market, this is the easiest to clean and operate and aside from being stylish compared to the plastic ones out there that burn out within a month, I highly recommend this one.. Well worth the money! The maintenance is super quick and easy! I'm not quite sure what you mean about too, but I have 10 cats drinking from the fountain and refill daily. Completely take it apart once a week and wash with white vinegar then rinse with water, I run warm water through the sponge and wipe down other non submersible parts and put it all back together... I've had mine a few months now and by cleaning weekly I've found it keeps it working properly and it doesn't slow down. Compared to others on the market, this is the easiest to clean and operate and aside from being stylish compared to the plastic ones out there that burn out within a... » Read More I'm not quite sure what you mean about too, but I have 10 cats drinking from the fountain and refill daily. Completely take it apart once a week and wash with white vinegar then rinse with water, I run warm water through the sponge and wipe down other non submersible parts and put it all back together... I've had mine a few months now and by cleaning weekly I've found it keeps it working properly and it doesn't slow down. Compared to others on the market, this is the easiest to clean and operate and aside from being stylish compared to the plastic ones out there that burn out within a month, I highly recommend this one.. Well worth the money! The maintenance is super quick and easy! « Show Less