Cleaning the machine should be daily or after every use. Maintenance on the machine should be made once a month or less to make sure parts are well oiled or greased, and any repairs that may need to be made are done before things get worse. [2] X Trustworthy Source Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations Specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for leading international efforts to end world hunger and improve nutrition Go to source Regular disinfection of the hoses (especially inside), tank, and suction cups is very important. The cups should be covered or placed in a bag where they will not become contaminated or dirty during storage. [3] X Trustworthy Source Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations Specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for leading international efforts to end world hunger and improve nutrition Go to source
Remember to make sure all connections are secure and attached before turning anything on.
With large milk operations machines have automatic systems where each cup will fall off as soon as one quarter of the udder is out of milk. But with single milker units this is not so much of a luxury, so kinking of the hose is one of the easiest ways to remove the cups from the teats.