Here are some quick tricks and tips for cleaning your KitchenAid or stand mixer.

• Always ensure you unplug your mixer before you begin cleaning or removing attachments. (for safety!)
• Start by detaching all the attachments that you have used and hand wash them in warm soapy water. I find this is the best way of ensuring they are truly clean. Many companies advertise that their attachments are dishwasher safe, but, in order to ensure long life of your equipment, as well as cleaning in those hard to reach areas, I would recommend hand washing and drying properly to avoid rusting, wear and tear.
• Use a soft sponge to wipe over the entire stand mixer. Making sure to get all excess food and stains from the beater shaft, any clamps, and the stand mixer body. Be gentle and do not use strong cleaning products or rough/abrasive sponges or scouring pads, which may scratch your mixer.
• Dry with a cloth (wash cloth, tea towel or kitchen tissue) and store away. If you use your mixer often, keep it out on the kitchen worktop, but away from stove tops and any other kitchen appliances that may accidentally splatter other food over your machine.

It's advisable to properly clean your stand mixer thoroughly after every use and it should withstand the test of time!

Happy Mixing!