While candy dispensers typically don’t get all that dirty (particularly if you’re dispensing coated candies like jelly beans or M&Ms), candy residue and dust can still build up over time. The following are general cleaning tips for dispensers of this type, but you should always follow the manufacturer’s care and use recommendations. Unless the care instructions specifically say it’s okay, we don’t recommend putting any part of a candy dispenser in the dishwasher. Use some glass or multi-surface cleaner and a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and dust from the outside of the dispenser. Use a dry soft cloth if the inside isn’t too dirty, and lightly dampen the cloth with warm water if the inside needs a deeper cleaning. Cleaning the inside is much easier if the top comes off. Some have a small opening, so you'll find cleaning them more difficult. Dry the dispenser thoroughly inside and out before filling it back up.