Cleaning your sous vide device

“Be careful with your things!” Your parents have certainly told you this in the past. You may still hear your parents say it. They were right. If you handle things well, they will last longer. That is still the case in 2017. Handle it with care and maintain it well.

So I need to clean my sous vide device ?

Yes, definitely do it! This is a device that comes into contact with tap water. Tap water is almost always contaminated with lime, which can cause nasty limescale deposits on your device. This reduces the effectiveness of your device and reduces its lifespan. This is not the intention.

How do I get rid of limescale?

To get rid of limescale, you need to clean the sous vide device. This is often done with vinegar or a solution of citric acid. We at Souvy have come up with something that works better: sous vide cleaning powder . This powder contains, among other things, citric acid powder, which causes a chemical reaction that makes the lime contamination easily disappear. Sounds good, right?

What steps should I take to clean my sous vide device?

Start by finding a pan or container. To save powder, it is useful to clean your device in a relatively small amount of water. The sous vide device must of course go far enough into the water, otherwise not all limescale will be removed. For example, a 2 liter measuring cup is ideal.

Roadmap

1. Dissolve 50 grams of powder per liter of water
2. Attach the sous vide device and set it to 70 °C
3. Then let it circulate for at least 20 minutes
4. Then rinse the sous vide device with clean water

Your device has now been cleaned and is ready to go again! We recommend cleaning your sous vide device with descaling powder after approximately 10 uses. This depends on the amount of limescale.