How to Clean a VitaMix 5200 Blender

If you’re anything like me, you don’t like to spend any more time in the kitchen than you have to. Having to spend little or no time on food prep is one of the main things I like about blending — however, cleaning up can be a pain. Today, I’m going to share a cool tip that will definitely save you some time and help you to quickly and easily clean your VitaMix 5200 blender.

Step 1: After emptying out your VitaMix container, do a quick rinse. Then, simply fill the container half way with hot water, add 2 small drops of dish soap, snap on the lid, and place it back on the VitaMix base.

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Step 2: Next, turn your 5200 on to the lowest “Variable” setting…

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Step 3: Work the speed up to 10, then flip the switch to “High”…

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Step 4: Allow your VitaMix 5200 to run for about a minute, then shut it down.

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Presto, that’s all there is to it! Your VitaMix container is clean and ready to rinse and dry.

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