How to Deep Clean a Soft Serve Machine

A proper daily deep clean is the single biggest factor in keeping a soft serve machine sanitary, leak-free, and producing a consistent product.

Tools & Supplies You'll Need

Item	Purpose
Buckets (2+)	Mixing soapy water and sanitizer, and catching drained product.
Dish soap or dairy cleaner	Cutting through dairy fats and residue.
Food-grade sanitizer	Mixed per label instructions.
Sanitary lubricant	Food-safe grease for O-rings and seals.
Brushes & detail brushes	Scrubbing hopper walls and internal cavities.

Before you start: Switch the machine to "Wash" or "Clean" mode for the entire process.

Empty & Rinse
Clears out remaining product
With the machine in Wash mode, dispense any remaining mix into a bucket. Flush the hoppers with clean, cool water until clear.
Wash with Soapy Water
Breaks down dairy fat and residue
Mix warm water with dish soap or a dairy-safe cleaner. Scrub hopper walls and run Wash cycle for 2-5 minutes.
Final Rinse
Removes all soap residue
Rinse with clean water and keep cycling until there are no more suds.
Disassemble the Machine
Safety first — power off before you begin
Power off. Remove dispensing door, beater bars, hopper agitators, O-rings, seals, and star caps.
Hand-Wash All Parts

Wash each removed part by hand using detail brushes for internal channels.
Inspect for Wear

Check the scraper blades for nicks and inspect every O-ring and gasket for cracking.
Lubricate & Reassemble

Apply sanitary lubricant to every O-ring and moving seal before reassembly.
Final Sanitizing Flush

Mix food-grade sanitizer, pour into hoppers, and run the Wash cycle for 1-2 minutes.