candygirl Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hi everybody I placed a gumball machine in a local restaurant 1 1/2 weeks ago and it's been getting some action. While we were eating there recently my mom-in-law bought a gumball. I noticed the chute looked a little grimy. I want to drop by and clean it, but I'm not sure what to use. Just a damp paper towel? What do you guys use when you service the machine? Thanks for any help. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMan Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I am a noob, and I am sure others can direct you to an easy cleaner. I use Fulsan which cleans and disinfects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Son Vending Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I use "clorox" wipes, I clean all of my machines from top to bottom with this each visit. Iuse a fresh one for the chutes and then continue to the outside of the machines. They come in a handy plastic container (like baby wipes) and "clorox" has a wonderful reoutation that people don't mind you doing your job while business is open...this also continues "MY complete servise" reputation. The business owners appreciate that I keep a clean machine in thier place of business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I use "clorox" wipes, I clean all of my machines from top to bottom with this each visit. Iuse a fresh one for the chutes and then continue to the outside of the machines.I've found that the soapy wipes like these tend to streak and cloud up the plastic globe. I generally just use a damp cloth when I do my servicing. But I've been considering using computer wipes, or alcohol wipes if I can find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacho Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I use the Clorox wipes also. Then I use a clean rag to wipe it off. To eliminate the streaking, I use another clean rag and spray it with Pledge and wipe the whole machine down. This also gives the machine and globes a shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I use a Clorox spray product for the outside parts. I never spray the inside of globes or the chute with anything for fear that the candy may taste like what I sprayed!:shock: I use a spray bottle w/ water and a paper towel. I also carry micro fiber cloths to clean up the outside parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Duck Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Clorox wipes for the chute and Novus 1 for the rest of the machine. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I use the wipes also. They fit nicely into a side pocket on my service backpack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygirl Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahha Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hmmm, I use vinegar and water to clean my machines. If you have chrome stands and all boy they shine. Anyways, I use vinegar and water to clean the chute and dry it of course. Also ants don't like vinegar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Son Vending Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 ahha, Good point about the ants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygirl Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 ahha That sounds like a good idea, but does the machine smell like veingar at all when you're done? How many parts vinegar to water do you use? Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahha Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 The smell dissipates after a couple mins. I dont know i just throw somevinegar in ..maybe a 1/4 cup in a huge spray bottle or less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 How about a portable vacum? Sorry, I'm just in one of those moods........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygirl Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Or a power hose :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fvc Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 make sure you don't use somthing to strong you don't want your candy tasting like windex, a damp cloth should do fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemarkableFamily Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Baby wipes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 think I will switch to Vinegar and water, forgot all about the "Old Standby" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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