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March 11, 2015 By Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money

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How to clean a Misto and save money on your olive oil

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A few months ago I wrote about my love for my Misto.  It wasn’t a sponsored post, I genuinely wanted to share how it has saved me money so you could benefit too.

How to clean your Misto

I’d held off buying a Misto for ages because they are a little pricey.  I’ve found that the cheapest ones are at Home Goods and TJ Maxx.  My mom ended up buying me both of mine for Christmas and birthday presents last year and we use them weekly.  One stores olive oil and the other stores truffle oil.  You know how much I love my truffle oil, I can’t stand to waste it.

After I wrote my last blog post on the Misto I was overwhelmed with comments and questions on how to clean it once it gets clogged.  At the time I had no idea.  As fate would have it, both my Mistos clogged up shortly thereafter and I needed to find a solution!  Now I’m sharing with you how easy it is to clean your Misto.

Come to find out, it is very easy to unclog the Misto.  Before I teach you my secrets I should also teach you how to avoid clogs in the first place.  According to the official Misto website, the best way to keep your Misto clog free is to release the pressure after every use.  All that means if that you need to unscrew the top and screw it back on each time you use it.  Easy, right?

How to clean your Misto spray bottle

Now, on to cleaning.  All you do is let the pumps soak in warm, not soapy, water for a couple of hours, I left mine over night.  Try to get all the oil out by spraying it until it is clear.  Next, you can put warm water in the bottle, pump it, and continue to spray until the oil is gone and you are only spraying water.  This might take a couple of tries.  Don’t get upset if it doesn’t work on the first try.  One of mine worked after only one soak, the other needed a couple more hours.

So easy, right?

I’m glad I figured out how to clean these because I wasn’t about to buy another one.  When I buy (or someone gives me) nice things, I want them to last a good long while.

How do you use your olive oil?  Do you spray it?  Or pour it? 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Save money Tagged With: clean misto, misto, unclog misto

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  1. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

    March 11, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    I haven’t taken the plunge and gotten a misto yet, but I feel like we should because we go through those aerosol cans of canola/olive oil quite fast and it’s depressing knowing how a) much of a ripoff they probably are and b) the fact that they’re so wasteful throwing away the can every time!!

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    • Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says

      March 11, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      Keep your eyes peeled for them at the discount stores. I see them there all the time.

      I hated throwing away the cans too. They are so convenient though!

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  2. Angela Gilmore says

    March 11, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    So funny, I have been avoiding buying one of these for that exact reason – it looks like a complete pain to clean! Definitely sounds super easy though! We have a huge jug of olive oil that we use, and because it is such a huge can with just a spout I end up using way too much every time!

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    • Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says

      March 11, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      It was a pain to figure out how to clean it! I’m happy that I haven’t had to clean them much more since releasing the pressure has helped with clogs.

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  3. Lisa @ Fun Money Finds says

    March 11, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Best invention ever!!! We’ve had ours for 12 years and use it for salads, cooking…basically anything you’d use olive oil for.

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    • Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says

      March 11, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Wow! Twelve years? That makes me happy. If you can have yours for that long, I know I can too.

      Reply
  4. sarah says

    April 6, 2015 at 11:01 am

    I finally emptied my Misto and cleaning it is on today’s agenda…had to look back to find this post! Whoopie! Just warm water, haha, hopefully I can handle it.

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    • Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says

      April 6, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      I hope it works!

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  5. Jay says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    I went to clean mine and found black mold in the plastic chamber below the spray head. How can I get that out of there, or should I just throw it away? I’d hate to toss it, I really love mine. Thanks…

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    • Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says

      June 20, 2015 at 1:12 am

      Try soaking it in soapy water overnight. If it doesn’t come out after that, toss it. They are only about $10. At that price it isn’t worth getting sick. Good luck!

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  6. Susan Wilson says

    August 13, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Got mine at Burlington. It seems like the pump is missing a spring. what parts does your misto sprayer have?

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While I love saving money, I also have expensive taste and a passion for the environment. I firmly believe that you can live frugally while enjoying the finer things in life such as travel and high end products. I like fine foods and quality ingredients, I also enjoy spending money on fancy local coffee and kombucha. It’s all about the experience! Join me as I balance a budget and preserve our Earth, while enjoying the finer things in life.

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