[ArgusP2]

Derrick, I would suggest you get in touch with Heartfelt and ask if there is a proper way to clean them. I'm pretty sure, if anyone, they would know best what to do. If you haven't done it yet, clean out your wineador again until you are satisfied and plug up that drain. If you are going to place any wood (i.e. boxes empty or otherwise) put a few saucers with wet sponges to season them. If nothing, then no seasoning is needed.

Good luck!