Why Water Cooler Maintenance Matters
A clean water cooler isn’t just about appearance – it’s about safety and wellbeing. Regular cleaning helps prevent bacteria, maintain water quality and extend the life of your dispenser. Here’s a simple five-step checklist to help you keep your water fresh and your workplace healthy.
- How Often Should You Sanitise Your Water Cooler?
Aim to conduct water cooler sanitation every few weeks. This prevents the build-up of bacteria, mould and algae that can affect both taste and safety.
Quick tips:
- Wipe down taps and outer surfaces weekly with a food-safe disinfectant.
- Avoid harsh chemicals – they can leave residues.
- Always wash your hands before refilling or touching the dispenser.
If you want to reduce touchpoints altogether, consider a touch free water cooler for added hygiene.
- What’s the Best Way to Maintain Water Dispenser Hygiene?
Water dispenser hygiene includes cleaning both visible and hidden parts.
- Empty and clean the drip tray daily.
- Rinse removable components with mild detergent and warm water.
- Let all parts air dry before reassembling.
These quick actions keep your dispenser hygienic and safe for daily use.
- How to Prevent Bacteria in Your Cooler
To prevent bacteria in your cooler, avoid positioning it in direct sunlight or near heat sources – warmth encourages microbial growth.
Best practice:
- Position your bottle fed water cooler in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
- Always use sealed water bottles from trusted suppliers such as AquAid.
- Replace bottles promptly and avoid leaving a part-used bottle on the cooler for extended periods.
Correct positioning and handling help ensure your water remains consistently fresh.
- Why a Monthly Cleaning Guide Helps
Although AquAid services its coolers as part of every rental agreement – every six months for mains-fed units and every three months for bottle-fed models – regular light cleaning between services is still recommended.
A monthly cleaning guide helps your team keep the dispenser hygienic between professional visits.
Checklist idea:
- Wipe down external surfaces regularly.
- Keep drip trays empty and clean.
- Ensure bottles are changed promptly and correctly.
These simple actions help maintain water freshness between AquAid’s scheduled service visits.
- When to Rely on AquAid’s Professional Maintenance
One of the benefits of installing a water dispenser from AquAid is knowing it will always be professionally maintained. Our engineers automatically service mains-fed water coolers every six months and bottle-fed coolers every three months – including full internal sanitation and filter changes.
If you’re an AquAid customer and need support between service visits, contact AquAid for expert advice.
Key Takeaway: Simple Steps for Lasting Freshness
Keeping your office water safe is straightforward when you follow these steps to keep your water fresh:
- Sanitise regularly.
- Maintain internal hygiene.
- Position your cooler correctly.
- Clean lightly between AquAid service visits.
- Rely on AquAid’s scheduled professional maintenance.
A clean water cooler means healthier staff, better-tasting water, and peace of mind – all with minimal effort.
