Remove the filter and set it aside.

A toothbrush can be useful for scrubbing tight corners, particularly in the reservoir.

Do not put Brita pitcher parts in the dishwasher.

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Rinse

Rinse all the parts with hot water.

Dry and Reassemble

Dry all the parts with a clean kitchen towel.

Reinsert the filter, replacing it with a new one if needed, and reassemble the pitcher.

Step 1: Create Solution.Mix 13 cup of distilled white vinegar with 23 cup of water inside the pitcher.

Use a toothbrush to scrub the reservoir, if needed.

Repeat that process two more times, discarding a total of three pitchers of filtered water.

Then, fill the pitcher again and place it in the refrigerator.

Signs that it’s time to clean your Brita pitcher include slow filtering and unpleasant odors.