# Cleaning the Stoppers

### Cleaning the Stoppers

The bottle stoppers must be cleaned regularly to ensure optimal operation of the Velmix LQ.

Sweet alcohols tend to clog stoppers. The use of the " Stopper Cap " (AZC-501111) helps to block any air that might enter the stopper, thus reducing the risk of blockage.

Two cleaning methods are described below:

[Option 1](#onbottle): *Cleaning the stopper on the bottle*: to be used if the stopper cannot be removed from the bottle prior to cleaning.

[Option 2](#offbottle): *Cleaning the stopper with the stopper washer*: offers the best results and should be performed every time the bottle is changed.

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### Cleaning the stopper on the bottle <a href="#onbottle" id="onbottle"></a>

**To clean the stopper while it is on the bottle:**

1. Open the hot water tap.
2. Let the hot water run for 1 to 2 minutes over the stopper while rotating the bottle.

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![Nettoyage bouchon sur bouteille](https://documentation.payfacto.com/LiquorControl/Velmix/UG/CA-EN/assets/images/Picture35.png)

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### Cleaning the stopper with the stopper washer <a href="#offbottle" id="offbottle"></a>

**To clean the stopper with the stopper washer:**

1. Remove the stopper from the bottle.
2. Install the stopper washer on the tap.
3. Insert stopper into stopper washer.

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![Nettoyage bouchon avec lave-bouchon](https://documentation.payfacto.com/LiquorControl/Velmix/UG/CA-EN/assets/images/Picture38.png)

4. Open and run the hot water for a few minutes to rinse the stopper thoroughly.