Those little nozzles are the unsung heroes of hydration. Use a clean toothbrush or a pipe cleaner to scrub inside the spigot openings. Dip a cloth in your vinegar solution and wipe down the entire exterior—including the top where the jug sits. The drip tray gets a warm soapy scrub, then a rinse.
How to Clean a Water Cooler
Reassemble everything once every part is bone dry. A wet cooler is a mold’s best friend. Let it air-dry for an hour if you can. Use that time to pat yourself on the back—you’re basically a water sommelier now.