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A photo of a Brita water filter pitcher

You will need: - dish soap - sponge - white vinegar - water - measuring cup - dish towel or drying rack - new filter

vector illustration, A picture showing the pitcher being taken apart, with the lid, filter, and reservoir separated.

First, you can remove the lid and the filter from the center. Then take out the white plastic container by both hands. Put all materials aside.

An image depicting the filter being lifted out of the pitcher.

After the filter is removed from the pitcher, throw the filter in the trash.

vector illustration, A photo of the pitcher and lid being rinsed under a running faucet.

Gently rinse the pitcher and the lid with warm water to remove the impurities.

A picture of the pitcher and lid being washed with soapy water using a sponge.

Add some soap to the pitcher and lid, use a sponge to help scrub the inside and outside of the pitcher and the lid.

vector illustration, A photo of the pitcher and lid being rinsed again under running water to remove any remaining soap.

Make sure to rinse off all residual soap under running water.

white vinega bottle

Fill the pitcher with 1 cup of white vinegar. Let it sit for an hour. Then scrub the pitcher and the lid with a brush.

A picture of the pitcher and lid being rinsed under running water to remove the vinegar.

Time to rinse again! Rinse the pitcher and lid thoroughly under running water to remove any residual vinegar. Then reassemble the pitcher together. Soak the filter in water, gently shake the filter to remove any excess water. Reinsert the filter into the pitcher, fill the pitcher with water and discard the first few pitches.

A picture of a glass filled with clear, filtered water, ready to be enjoyed.

By following these simple steps, you can keep your Brita water pitcher clean and ensure that you continue to enjoy a benefits of filtered water.