How hard is it to clean the inside of the unit?
1328745
Easy! Just lift the main unit off the base and the base unit is exposed for easy cleaning. Just lift the cage out off the base that contains the wick and go for it. The instructions recommend weekly cleaning and sterilizing. Two of the 3 units I have purchased this season have reached 750 hours of operation when "CF" check filter) appears on the readout. I opened both units and determined that there was no reason to do a deep cleaning at that time. I add a few caps full of bacteriostat to every other filling to keep mold and mildew out of the unit. If you have hard water, the wicks will harden with mineral deposits quickly and will need to be replaced. I have hard water and have not yet felt it necessary to replace these wicks. They are fairly cheap at around $13 each (1 per unit). I am hoping to get a full season out a wick. Hope this helps.
1328746
I have not cleaned it yet. However the entire top (with all the sides) lift right off. The filter unit comes out and that is basically the entire inside. The motor is up in the cover. The only problem I had was the little door leaked water when filling. I put a little calking around the emblem (on the inside of the door) and it solved the problem (it only took a couple minutes). It also runs so quietly, you barely know it's running. I love it!
1328747
The inside is basically just a big tub of water and very easy to clean. However, the paper filter sits in a flimsy plastic frame and falls apart, making a mess, when you try to take it out. It is very soggy and heavy. That issue alone was enough to turn me off of keeping the unit.
2159944
There seems to be some kinda of non stick coating inside that makes cleaning easier. Been using it for few years no problem.
1177320
I find cleaning this unit very difficult and I was so grossed out the first time I found the mold. Be careful how you clean any humidifier. My respiratory therapist told me never to clean a CPAP or a humidifier with anything I wouldn't eat because you'll be breathing that cleanser. Vinegar, yes. Bleach, no. The interior part can go in the dishwasher. Also, make sure the black gunk is mold and not rubber. Pieces of the black rubber seal are breaking off and there doesn't appear to be a way to replace it.
958796
Yes, it's not difficult at all. I use the bottle scrubber and just rinse all the pieces off.
1324581
I don't know if it's "okay", but mine does the same thing. I am thinking that maybe if I clean it (the whole unit) with laundry soap, scrub brush, & maybe soak some of the parts that might make things run a little smoother. Just a thought.
2240963
I wouldn't say it is easy but it's not awful either. You can turn it over and get most of what you ground in the lid. I use a paper towel to wipe it down.
1244610
never had that problem. their customer service is good, though, so I'd give them a call. i have cleaned the inside with a bottle brush - it works well.
1845113
Nonono, I just clean it like once every 2nd month or something in the cleaning station. I clean it once per month just by adding soap to it and let it buzz for 30 seconds :)
340712
Karen, I've had mine for over a year now. You would have thought the company would have made it so it could be cleaned inside. I was surprised at how much dust I got rid of just by blowing into it. Good luck.
643229
It's easy. Just put the parts in the dishwasher. By chance if you don't have a dishwasher, I think it would be easy to clean. When I have rinsed the inside parts and nothing sticks.
1392987
It is not hard to clean at all. All the parts are removeable, even the kettle.
363489
Yep, that's what I do, just plunge the clean water a few times to clean the inside, then give the outside a quick wipe with some toilet paper. That gets it pretty clean.
2152685
Super Easy. Take off the porcelain cover, lift the top off the container where the water and oils are put and rinse out. When changing oils I will also take a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and wipe the inside container. The plug that is attached is removable from the base too so all I take is the inside unit to be cleaned out.
1275731
It is not hard at all. Just rinse with warm water after use. Parts can easily seperate. If busy use spoon to trash pulp and soak in a seperate sink or bowl and rinse when I have time.
766183
Should be easy. It is a hard plastic. I don't see any reason you'd have a problem cleaning it.
2027198
I didn't find it hard to clean at all. The scraper makes it easy to get it out of the jar. I just put some dishwashing liquid and a little water and pulse.
777639
i don't clean the inside. I just leave it in the window. it still works after three years. if you were supposed to clean the Styrofoam there would be a way to get to it.