How to Clean Your Mixer Step by Step

If you are a dessert lover like donuts, cakes, cupcakes, pound cakes, butter cookies, and more, you surely have a whole arsenal of recipes from kiwilimón, cookbooks, ingredients, and utensils to bring all these delights to the table. As you well know, one of the most important secrets when preparing desserts is good organization. From having your utensils in order, weighing the ingredients, and even preheating the oven, good organization is key to baking the perfect cake. At kiwilimón, we are always looking for the best tips and advice for bakers, so this time, we explain how to clean your mixer step by step, take note! You can also read: How to use the attachments of your mixer?How to clean your mixer step by step If you have just prepared a delicious tres leches cake or a fluffy banana pound cake, now it's time to leave the kitchen and your utensils sparkling clean. Although you usually clean the surfaces where we roll out cookie dough or wash the trays where we bake chocolate chip cookies, sometimes we forget to maintain the mixer, so don't think twice and clean it thoroughly. To clean your hand mixer or stand mixer and leave them like new, follow these steps. How to clean a hand mixer Make sure to turn off and unplug the mixer before you start cleaning it. Remove the beaters. Fill a bowl with warm water, add a few drops of soap, and a splash of white vinegar. Place the beaters in the bowl and let them soak for 15 minutes. Make a mixture with warm water, dish soap, and white vinegar. Soak a clean cloth in the mixture and wipe the mixer. Use a damp cloth to remove soap residue. If you find any grease on the buttons or where the beaters go, use a toothpick to remove the dirt. If the cord of the hand mixer is dirty, you can also clean it with the damp cloth. After soaking the beaters, scrub them well and rinse them. Before storing your mixer, make sure it is completely clean and dry. You can also read: 5 recipes to make the most of your hand mixerHow to clean a stand mixer Turn off and unplug the mixer before cleaning it. Remove the bowl and beaters. Fill a bowl with warm water, add some soap and white vinegar. Place the beaters and attachments in the bowl. Let them soak for 15 minutes. Make a mixture with warm water, soap, and white vinegar. Soak a clean cloth in the mixture and wipe the mixer. Remove soap residue with a damp cloth. If you find any grease on the buttons or where the beaters go, use a toothpick to remove the dirt. If the cord of the stand mixer is dirty, you can clean it with the damp cloth. After soaking the beaters and attachments, scrub them well and rinse. Scrub the mixer bowl and rinse. Before storing your mixer, make sure it is completely clean and dry. Now that you know how easy it is to clean your hand mixer or stand mixer step by step, we at kiwilimón are sure you will keep it sparkling clean!