How do you clean an old electrical appliance?

I second the simple green idea. It cuts through hardened grime nicely.

Distilled or even white vinegar should help cut the aged gunk. Also Make a scrubbing paste of vinegar, kosher salt and a little lemon juice. Rinse off completely.

Simple Green and a toothbrush may be just the thing. But as previous advice goes, please be sure that all parts are clean and dry before plugging it in.

Sorry... I had meant to delete the last paragraph.

It's not complicated. Just don't immerse the thing in water. Happy juicing!

Hopefully the eBay description mentioned that it needed a good cleaning, in the spirit of full disclosure. If not, contact the seller immediately and ask for a partial reimbursement.

Never immerse an electrical appliance in water.

Otherwise, a little soapy dish water and elbow grease should work.


Does it seem to work properly when you plug it in?
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Never immerse a motor part in water.