Zojirushi #CD-K03EJU Inner Container Cleaner for Electric Pots, 4 Packets Review
We have a 5L Zoji hot water pot and recently, used 1 packet (per directions) of this stuff to clean it. It worked great! We did do the cleaning cycle twice, just to be sure we got all the lime scale out. We have hard water, use the pot daily and after several months, it was EXTREMELY scaled up inside. For those who were wondering… This product is just 100% pure granular citric acid. Nothing else. Citric acid is also called SOUR SALT. The same stuff you would use for canning, cooking Jewish foods, etc. Each packet contains 30 grams or 2 tablespoons. There are 4 packets per box, 120 grams total or 4.23 ounces. Citric acid is available in powdered and various granular forms (for VARIOUS prices). This granular product had about the texture of regular table salt. Any form would work just fine. First, you need to dissolve this product in 1 cup or 240 ml warm water. Next, fill pot with plain water to just below max fill line and pour citric acid mixture into inner container. Then, turn on unit and warm for 1-3 hours. Dump water, then refill with fresh water, bring to a boil, dispense a cup (240ml) or so, to flush dispenser tube and pump, then dump remaining water. KEEP WIRE FILTER PLUG IN PLACE DURING ENTIRE PROCESS, IF YOUR UNIT IS SO EQUIPPED. Zojirushi says to use the programed cleaning cycle and follow the directions in your owner’s manual, if your unit has this feature. Also, to adjust the amount of citric acid and the length of warming time, depending on the amount of scale in your pot. Zoji says this product may be used for all brands of water pots, probably because they are all made the same in one or two factories. Clean as a whistle, when done! Looks and works like new! Easy, too! Hope this is helpful! PS: It clearly states in the owners manual NOT to use vinegar (instead of citric acid) to clean your pot, as it will permanently damage your pots inner coating.
Zojirushi #CD-K03EJU Inner Container Cleaner for Electric Pots, 4 Packets Feature
- 100-Percent citric acid
- Biodegradable and non toxic when used as directed
- 1 Packet per boiler
- Easy to use
- 4 Packets included
Zojirushi #CD-K03EJU Inner Container Cleaner for Electric Pots, 4 Packets Overview
Zojirushi inner container cleaner for electric Pots removes lime scale build up on electric water boilers.
Customer Reviews
Inner Container Cleaner for Electric Pots – Sue T. – Maryland
One packet will do the job for the electric pot. I would recommend this product.
Pricey, but certainly works – Anthony – OC, CA
My hot pot was spewing out black crud. Luckily I wasn’t using the water for food or drinks, just kept it in my baby’s nursery to warm up the formula. Looking inside my hot pot, there was a thick nasty layer of grey crust all around the inside of the pot. I followed the directions, and BAM it dissolved EVERYTHING.
Kinda pricey, but it did the job. I even used it on my wife’s coffee maker and it removed almost all of the calcium deposits and cleared up the clogged tubing as well.
Very expensive way to buy Citric Acid. Vinegar works well too – Y. R. Wu – Ann Arbor, Michigan
Works well but this a very expensive way to go. All you need to dissolve the scale is a mild acid.
We use Vinegar, which works well but smells like vinegar. Add a glass jar to the inside and you use a lot less (Think of how you displace water when you get in the tub) You can also save the vinegar to use again later, though white vinegar in bulk is quite inexpensive.
This product is 100% Citric acid which doesn’t smell, however for the same price here on Amazon you can buy almost 10 times as much if you buy food grade (Citric acid is used for lots of things including cooking.)
Two tablespoons are about the right amount for each cleaning cycle
Citric Acid – 1 lb., (Frontier)
Citric Acid, priced per pound
Citric Acid 4 Lb tub
Citric Acid (Lemon Salt) 5 Pounds Bulk
Citric Acid 1 Lb tub
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: May 24, 2010 13:07:11
