Vinegar is a natural and effective cleaning solution. If you clean with chemicals, they might end up in your ice. Vinegar can disinfect and descale. So not only can it remove bacteria, but it can also remove chalky buildup that becomes noticeable on metal appliances over time.
Do your best to hit all of the appliance’s surfaces—anything that gets left uncleaned has the chance to build up grime for another 2 months.
Making ice fills the spaces most likely to have buildup, like the ice maker’s teeth, with your solution. Once the ice is done, remove it from the machine.
If you notice that you’re fresh batch of ice still tastes a little like vinegar or lemon, give it another, more thorough rinse and try again. Pro tip: filter the water for your ice in the future. This won’t just make for yummier ice, but it’ll also keep your ice maker from getting dirtier, faster.
Among the dangers of a dirty ice maker are E-coli and norovirus. So it’s important to take your cleans seriously!
