• Preparing Bleach Solution
• Cleaning of Water Dispenser
• Cleaning Your Drip Tray
• Replacing Bottle

1.0  Preparing Bleach Solution
Prepare a disinfecting solution by adding one tablespoon (15ml) household bleach per gallong (4.5L) of water solution.  Label the Bleach Solution container with your name, the contents, and the date.  Bleach Solution must be used within 30 days.


2.0  Cleaning of Water Dispenser
Note:  This procedure is most easily performed before changing out an empty bottle.
     2.1  Unplug the cord from electrical outlet of water dispenser.
     2.2  Remove empty bottle.
     2.3  Use disposable gloves and safety glasses when working with bleach.
     2.4  Using the sponge, scrub interior surface of the water cooler reservoir thoroughly with the Bleach Solution and let stand for not less than two minutes (to be effective) but not more than five minutes (to prevent corrosion).
     2.5  Drain the Bleach Solution from reservoir through faucet(s) into a bucket.
     2.6  Dispose of the Bleach Solution into the sanitary system.
     2.7  Rinse the reservoir thoroughly by filling the reservoir with clean tap water or bottled water four (4) times.  Drain the rinse water through cooler faucets into a bucket.  This will remove traces of the Bleach Solution.
     2.8  Dispose of rinse water into the sanitary system.

Note:  Do NOT use Fantastic cleaner or similar products on plastic parts.  These products contain chemicals that can cause the plastics to beome brittle or discolored.


3.0  Cleaning Your Drip Tray
     3.1  Lift off drip tray.
     3.2  Remove the screen and wash both tray and screen in mild detergent or Bleach Solution.
     3.3  Rinse well in clean tap water and replace on cooler.

4.0  Replacing Bottle
     4.1  Wash your hands with soap and warm water or use disposable protective gloves before handling the bottle.
     4.2  Wipe the top and neck of the new bottle with a sponge or paper towel dipped in Bleach Solution.
     4.3  Check the expiration date on the bottle.  Do not use if expiration date has been exceeded.
     4.4  Remove cap from new bottle.
     4.5  Place new bottle on the water dispenser.
 

Bottled Water Hygiene

• Wash hands thoroughly after washroom breaks, after handling dirty items such as money, and BEFORE touching water containers.  Water coolers can become contaminated with bacteria that originate from non-sanitary practices.
• Do NOT touch the end of the water cooler spigot with your hands or any items such as glasses, cups, or small water bottles that have come in contact with your mouth.