Anybody use mild solution of Vinegar &amp; Water in the dispenser? (1/16 part vinegar to water). Why would iRobot not recommend this?
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I've used Vinegar water - with no issues. I've also used other solutions with no problems. As to why they don't recommend - you have to ask them, but I'm sure it's to cover themselves.
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Thank you for your suggestion to use vinegar. I just did and most of it came off. I have to use pumice in the toilet bowls too.
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The one I purchased does not require distilled water so I use regular tap water. So far everything is fine. If after prolonged use there is buildup, like all the other steaming products, vinegar and water should clear that up nicely.
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The Scooba will break if you use anything but water, water/vinegar solution, or the stuff that they make you buy just for Scooba. I have been through 3 Scoobas and it turns out that they have a sensor inside (Customer Service told me) that will be destroyed/degraded if the solution isn't one of the above. In fact, I thought that I could at least SUCK UP whatever I put down, including diluted Mr. Clean. Nope. It broke on that...technically I was not breaking the "rules" not to use someone elses' cleaner, but it broke it. The Vinegar Water solution does an excellent job, stick with that and you'll do fine. The Scooba will break if you use anything but water, water/vinegar solution, or the stuff that they make you buy just for Scooba. I have been through 3 Scoobas and it turns out that they have a sensor inside (Customer Service told me) that will be destroyed/degraded if the solution isn't one of the above. In fact, I thought that I could at least SUCK UP whatever I put down, including diluted Mr. Clean. Nope. It broke on that...technically I was not breaking the "rules" not to use someone elses' cleaner, but it broke it. The Vinegar Water solution does an excellent job, stick with... » Read More The Scooba will break if you use anything but water, water/vinegar solution, or the stuff that they make you buy just for Scooba. I have been through 3 Scoobas and it turns out that they have a sensor inside (Customer Service told me) that will be destroyed/degraded if the solution isn't one of the above. In fact, I thought that I could at least SUCK UP whatever I put down, including diluted Mr. Clean. Nope. It broke on that...technically I was not breaking the "rules" not to use someone elses' cleaner, but it broke it. The Vinegar Water solution does an excellent job, stick with that and you'll do fine. « Show Less
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OMGoodness. I just tried this thanks to you. I do not know if you have a black or white machine. Mine is an older white 12 cup. I mixed two tablespoons + full carafe. The pot filled up with medium brown water. I then put in 12 more water + 1/4 cup of vinegar and much lighter. Now is clear water and the carafe looks great. The inside is 10 times lighter and its pumping like crazy. The ground holder is lighter but will need to be soaked. I am not that much of a clean freak but I am so happy with the results. I would not overdo with the chemicals though. Thank you for this suggestion.
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Hmmm...I would try unplugging and replugging back in and maybe add some water to the vinegar before starting another cylcle? Otherwise, I'm afraid you may have to call the customer service number listed in the booklet.
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Yes you can run vinegar & water through it about a cup of vinegar and the rest water then run plain water through it and it should be fine.
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No, why would you want to? Regular Vinegar works just fine, I would think this would be a little dangerous?
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I haven't, but I've had a solution of white vinegar in the bottle for over a year without any problems.. hope this helps a little
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Using tap water will eventually crystalize and impair the steam mechanism. Yes, this has happened to me and I now have a useless steamer. Several all night soaks with vinegar and hours of heating the vinegar in the steamer have not adequately removed the crystallization and made the steamer functional again. I'm shopping for another steamer right now, and I will absolutely use distilled water in it.
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I had the same problem and was told by Keurig customer service to run a mixture of vinegar and water through the machine. That solved the problem. I can't recall the mix but Keurig should be able to assist
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I also add a bit of bleach for colors and it works just fine, I have not tried the vinegar but I may just give it a try.
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Try running a tank of vinegar through it. I always use distilled water. If it's over a year old might be time for a new one.
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We use tap water and periodically follow the instructions to use vinegar to keep it working properly. Given the amount of water needed to fill it, I wouldn't spend the extra money to buy distilled water. We have quite a bit of calcium in our tap water and have not found it to be a problem with this humidifier. Hope this helps.
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The recommended way is just water, you can add vinegar if you want or very mild soap, you should not put any heavy soap or solution, it will clog it.
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Same experience here, slow pouring but still viable years after purchase. Our local water is quite hard, with lots of calcium from our limestone aquifer. Wondering if I should give it a vinegar soak?
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You can start with cleaning it under plain water. I have never cleaned it using vinegar so I am not sure what that'll do. Based on my experience these don't last more than two years at most and usually one year or so. I did have some functionality restored after increasing the amount of salt but not for very long. Good luck!