My spouse is worried that mold will grow around and/or inside the unit. Have people experienced this issue? If so how did you address it? Thanks!
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I've had mine for almost 4 months. I hung it where there's no direct water stream hitting it and I've not had any problems with it. The lids to the internal containers have a hole in them for ventilation, so I don't think this would be a problem...and I really like this dispenser. My teenage daughter is no longer wasting products by using too much of them since we can tell her how many pumps she should be using. I would recommend this, we love it!
341438
I use mine in a small trailer and before in a larger RV. I always tended to dry my RV showers pretty well because the shower and john were combined so I have never had a mold problem using it that way.
341439
It opens easy to clean. Have had no problems with it, but I do not have a mold issue in my bathroom.
341440
Not at all. I had one for over a rear in use and never had an issue. Always worked and I still love it.
341441
No mold problem here! Northern calif. --- in a wetter climate, it might be happen.
540434
I've not had issues with mold in this pail or the larger size of this pail. I try to let it air out during washings in order to prevent mold. I also put an arm and hammer baking soda diaper pail disc in the bottom which seems to help, too.
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I used the dispenser in both summer and winter. No mold or mildew in the past year. My kitchen where the water machine is kept is not air conditioned and still no mold. We're happy with our system. Much easier to use than always using the small table model. Some keep that model in the refrigerator. We store water in 1/2 gallon Ball canning jars. That way we always have clean water for cooking and coffee. Oh, when we go out of town for more than a day or two, we empty the machine completely. Also, we ran white vinegar through our water machine before installing the Zero water system. This cleared the system so the Zero water would actually be zero. Hope this is helpful. I used the dispenser in both summer and winter. No mold or mildew in the past year. My kitchen where the water machine is kept is not air conditioned and still no mold. We're happy with our system. Much easier to use than always using the small table model. Some keep that model in the refrigerator. We store water in 1/2 gallon Ball canning jars. That way we always have clean water for cooking and coffee. Oh, when we go out of town for more than a day or two, we empty the machine completely. Also, we ran white vinegar through our water machine before installing the Zero water system. This... » Read More I used the dispenser in both summer and winter. No mold or mildew in the past year. My kitchen where the water machine is kept is not air conditioned and still no mold. We're happy with our system. Much easier to use than always using the small table model. Some keep that model in the refrigerator. We store water in 1/2 gallon Ball canning jars. That way we always have clean water for cooking and coffee. Oh, when we go out of town for more than a day or two, we empty the machine completely. Also, we ran white vinegar through our water machine before installing the Zero water system. This cleared the system so the Zero water would actually be zero. Hope this is helpful. « Show Less
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I have never had a mold problem. I keep enough water in base to touch the butter, change water every three days, and keep in a cool place on my counter top. I add butter as needed(from the fridge) and return to water when butter softens.My daughter has never had mold either!! Hope you have better luck--we just love having soft butter at hand.
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I have had mine for about 6 months and no mold. But, we do not let it sit in the water. We use it to fill the baths and then take it out of the water once the kids go in.
1782650
Yes, they dry completely since the bottom is ventilated. I have not encountered any mildew/mold buildup, but it would still be wise to clean it once a month or so.
614544
I have used the device continuously for over 6 months and did not have any mold problem. I changed the water every 2 months and cleaned the bucket and the device that sits in the water with soap and water before refilling the bucket. Also, I covered the bucket with black plastic garbage bag so no sunlight could get into the bucket filled with water.
1065808
No, seems to be wrong mold. I no idea what is the issue, I still must try and return mine I have bought. Have tried too request instructions to do so but heard nothing.
1440655
So, far I have not had any problems with moisture, or mold. And we get pretty good winters. I used the underlsyment for my hsrdwood gloors which was all throughout the house. Hope this helped in your decision.
226567
Ours smelled TERRIBLE. It was a very moldy smell. There was no wet film though. We've had ours for a little over 2 months. We thought airing it out would help. While the odor is not as noticeable as it was originally(you could smell it upon entering the room!), it's still there. I smell it when I sit on it, and the smell transfers to items touching it (blankets, clothes, etc). Yuck!
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I haven't had any problems with mold so far... And have had it for a few months now.
1027670
No. I have had them for a few months and have been washing them either by hand or in the dishwasher. No mold problem so far
327597
The same here. I know I turned down the level of water added to the air this year becsue I found mold in the attic. Have you changed the pad in the machine as ours was coated with minerals which may inhibit the humidifying action.
1451817
I have not washed mine yet. I live in Portland, OR and its pretty wet here...still no mold or mildew.
367950
I haven't had a problem but I live in Arizona and fungus and mold are not prevalent here. Sorry, I have no suggestions.
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If it's just a small area and you know for sure there isn't a much bigger problem out of sight (behind walls, under carpet, etc.) then you can use either a bleach solution or vinegar solution. You should check online for suggested concentrations and directions. I did this myself for a small patch of mold on some drywall, and it worked out fine. But if you suspect there is a bigger problem you should call a professional remediation company. You don't want the spores spreading through your home if you have young children or elderly with weak respiratory systems. (I have seen DIY mold removal on youtube which basically requires you to wear a hazmat suit and cut out pieces of drywall, floor, etc that have been infested with mold. I guess you could go that route if you have the time...)
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I threw mine out right away and I just make sure it is always facing down when not in use as to not collect moisture and grow moldy. I have had mine for 4 months and all is great.