How to Sanitize Your Bottled & Bottleless Water Cooler

Why Regular Sanitization is Crucial

Sanitizing your water cooler every three months is recommended to prevent contamination. If the cooler has been unused or empty for an extended period, it should be sanitized before use. For mains-connected coolers, replacing the filter every six months is essential to avoid health risks.

The Benefits of Using Aqua Dosa™ Products

Aqua Dosa™ products are environmentally friendly, breaking down into oxygen and water without leaving toxic residues. They effectively kill bacteria, including Legionella, viruses, algae, fungi, and fungal spores, without affecting the taste or odor of the water.

Sanitizing Point of Use (Plumbed-In) Coolers

Materials Needed

• Aqua Dosa™ Sanitizer Fluid
• Aqua Dosa™ Wipes
• Mini Dosa with push-fit connectors

Steps

1. Shut off the water using the shut-off valve on the inlet pipe.
2. Replace the cooler's filter with the Mini Dosa using push-fit connectors. Remove the filter to ensure the sanitizing solution is effective.
3. Unscrew the container at the base of the Mini Dosa and add 20ml of sanitizer fluid.
4. Empty the cooler's tank through the taps.
5. Turn the water back on and let the machine sit for 10 minutes.
6. Clean the cooler with Aqua Dosa™ Wipes while waiting.
7. Shut off the water again and empty the tank.
8. For hot machines, turn off the red hot switch and drain the hot tank.
9. Replace the filter if it is older than six months; otherwise, remove it.
10. Turn the water back on and wait five minutes for the hot tank to fill.
11. Flush half a bucket of water through the taps to remove any remaining sanitizer fluid.
12. Taste the water to ensure quality.
13. Your cooler is now ready to use.

Sanitizing Bottled Water Coolers

Materials Needed

• Aqua Dosa™ Sanitizer Fluid
• Aqua Dosa™ Wipes

Steps

1. Remove the empty bottle from the machine.
2. Remove the spike housing and separator to access the tank.
3. Pour 20ml of sanitizer fluid into the tank.
4. Let the machine sit for 10 minutes.
5. Clean the cooler with Aqua Dosa™ Wipes, focusing on the spike housing and separator.
6. Empty the tank through the taps.
7. For hot machines, turn off the red hot switch and drain the hot tank.
8. Replace the spike housing and separator and place a full bottle on the machine.
9. Wait five minutes for the hot tank to fill and turn on the red hot switch.
10. Flush half a bucket of water through the taps to remove any remaining sanitizer fluid.
11. Taste the water to ensure quality.
12. Your cooler is now ready to use.

Direct Chill Systems

For Direct Chill systems, the procedures are similar but may require additional steps. Contact your supplier for detailed instructions.

Interesting Stats

• According to the CDC, waterborne diseases cause approximately 7.15 million illnesses annually in the United States alone (CDC).
• A study by the Water Quality Association found that 40% of water coolers in offices are not sanitized regularly, posing a significant health risk (WQA).

Conclusion

Regular sanitization of your water cooler is essential for maintaining water quality and ensuring the health and safety of users. By following these detailed steps and using Aqua Dosa™ products, you can keep your water cooler in optimal condition.

These instructions were provided with the kind permission of Aqua Cure PLC, makers of Aqua Dosa™. For more information, visit Water Coolers Direct.

Disclaimer: These instructions are for guidance only. Water Coolers Direct.com Ltd and Aqua Cure PLC cannot be held responsible for any work carried out by you or any third party using these instructions.