Is it necessary to "clean" this unit with white vinegar or bleach if you use a bacteriostatic cleaning solution when you refill the unit?
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The last one I bought was this year on Amazon: Humidifier Wick Filter For 14906 Sears Kenmore by CFS. They are a little too wide (tall) but work. Last year I found good ones at Lowes. Check your measurement as I seem to remember them longer than 26" but am often wrong ☺️
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I used mine extensive last year for about 4 months and it needed minor cleaning monthly and again before putting it away. Even with the bacteriostatic solution it got a bit slimy were the water sits but none of the nasty mineral crystals like other types of humidifiers. Warm soap and water, or a quick run in the dishwasher is fine and you don't need to cycle vinegar through it like a coffee pot, very easy. I was surprised at the length of use I got out of the filters and how cheap it is to use generic filters cut to the proper length.
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No - I add the cleaning solution one refill a day and have had no problems.
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This is the issue I had naturally with the machine and reservoir, thru no fault of my own. But i cleaned the machine by running 1/2 cup of vinegar to 8 cups of water twice until the reservoir starts filling again. Then flushed it 2 more times with just water to get the vinegar all out Good to do this 3-4 times a year in general. Good luck. Let me know.
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FYI: Stainless Steel will rust if you use or leave bleach on it...as will vinegar
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I haven't had to clean it but usually any container you can clean with citric acid can be cleaned with white vinegar.
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There is no special cleaning solution with this. You use whatever your equipment provider has recommended. Mine recommended a mild detergent followed by a vinegar and water rinse.
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no , which become very inconvenient ,We have used a 2 part water 1 part vinegar cleaning solution and seems to work fine
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None really. I use an empty dishwasher on regular cycle to clean mine after I let it sit in hot bleach water for awhile. Cleans them well.
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I had the problem but then ran the descaling procedure from the instructions with the white vinegar - but a whole tank of it, not just a cup. You're also supposed to leave the vinegar in for 4 hrs which I didn't do. It worked and the smell and taste are now great. When I opened the tank before doing the procedure the smell was really noticeable so I realized I hadn't rinsed it well enough to start with. good luck!
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Outside of unit, no...not at all. Inside....not my experience. I use reverse osmosis water only. About once every month the "slime factor" inside the tank starts to build up. I use one of three or four methods to clean it. Using only ONE of four possible cleaners: Straight bleach (wear safety glasses), ammonia, tri-sodium phosphate, or mouthwash. I start with what ever I have close and if the inside of the unit doesn't feel squeaky clean I'll try something else. I run this thing 24/7. I assume the if you take off the fill cap and allow it to dry periodically you'd have the same results. Or, use vinegar. I failed to mention that method. cleaning strength vinegar .....my first method. This almost always works. I assume if you have well water or impurities you'll face more challenges. I really like the unit and it remains very durable. Good luck.
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I use them. I use Soft Scrub with bleach and it cleans up real nice. Is this necessary. Not sure. Have always used on my sinks.
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A little vinegar works well. Just wash/rinse well afterwards before refilling.
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It needs to be cleaned, pull out your book or check on line for descalimg your machine. I use white vinegar and water two times to get cleaned.
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We have very hard water and have cleaned our unit a couple of times with vinegar. It works fine. About a quarter cup of vinegar and fill the unit with cold water. Turn it on and let it shut off automatically. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. I may use Louise's suggestion to run plain water in the unit but I haven't had a problem. this is a great unit. We use it several times a day.
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I cleaned the preowned one I bought with soft scrub with bleach. Rinse well. I cleaned and sanitized all at one time.
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I never tried .... I use plain tap water and add a small amount of vinegar and a few drops of essential oil (peppermint, or eucalyptus or tea tree). I have linoleum floors. My two labs constantly have dirty or muddy feet so use it all the time. I keep the reservior full of the mix and use as needed. Sometimes it uses it all up and sometimes just a spot job works so I left the solution in it. I do clean dirty water after each use. I am not sure if you could leave bleach water in it but if you dilute it still would give extra cleaning but would empty after each use. If you do try leave a reply back so I know how it works.
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I don't currently have that problem here but at my previous residence I used vinegar to clean the top and the tool to scale the tank input if you have very hard water you may want to use a filter.
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i don't have any issue, probably because i clean mine every day after i use it and once a week automatically soak the unit in a mild solution of baking soda and vinegar in water - like i do with my toothbrush.