The white plastic front is dirty inside. Can it be detached to clean? Does it click off and on, or would that break it? Is there any way to clean it?
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I was curious to see if mine was also dirty. It was. I couldn't remove the white plastic front, but I blew into the wider opening and it seemed to get rid of just about all of the dust inside. Now I am keeping mine in a ziploc sandwich bag to prevent the build up of dust.
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Just thought of something... do you have a can of air that is used to clean the computer keyboards? That might work too. You might be able to put that thin straw down into the opening. I think you might crack it, if you try something else. You might also try contacting the manufacturer by e-mail. They may send you a new one.
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Well, you can always contact the manufacturer. They might have a suggestion or just replace it for you. I can't remember how much I paid for the can of air for my laptop, but it really works to clean the keys on the keyboard. I got it at Staples.
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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.
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Not only does the white mouth piece separate from the cap (which is two pieces hinged together), but the rubber gaskets in the lid and around the mouthpiece pop off. As you may have seen, others have complained about odor in the cap, and I had that issue as well. Soaking helped a bit, but it returned. When I tried to scrub a little under the top rubber gasket, it popped right off. Clean up was a piece of cake, it popped right back on when I was done, and all odor was gone.
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I haven't had occasion to clean it yet, but it looks like removing 4 screws would allow you to remove the back and access it for cleaning. I have NOT tried this yet, however, so it is all theoretical. HTH.
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I have never taken it apart to clean but there is a plastic cover on the back that will pop off and opens up to the spinning cylinder. So I do believe you can clean it that way.
33509
I'd had no problem with mine so don't know how to fix it. When you say 'new',how new is that? If it's still under warranty, go that route. Someone mentioned cleaning it and I think this is important. I do it every Sat. morning without fail.
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Yes, I found it needed cleaning thoroughly once a week. Instructions tell you how to pop it apart. I used a tooth brush type cleaner. In between I popped it apart and rinsed well each night. Really liked it as it did not leak. But then lost it and the replacement had a top that sometimes snapped into place and other times not. Finally stopped using it. When it worked it was great. Good luck.
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Did it break? It's made to be removed for cleaning after every use. Read the instructions. Plastic doesn't necessarily mean "cheap".
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The manual for cleaning is more complicated then it needs to be. I have found by just running warm water over the disconnected top and brushing the lower unit it has remained clean and sharp for the next use.
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I have the white and it got dirty within 1 day. I have tried to remove with with Mr. clean magic eraser, alcohol wipes and bleach wipes. Nothing. Still dirty. I just ordered the clear case, perhaps I will have better luck.
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I have never found a way to easily disassemble this unit in front. It was obviously made to keep the consumer out. Of course, not being able to properly clean the fan will shorten the life of the unit... gee, I wonder if Holmes thought of that... duh. Anyway, the best you can do is hold a vacuum cleaner hose up against the grill and suck out as much dirt as possible - which is what we do with them occasionally. Good luck with it.
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Not quite sure what the problem is: Yes, there are three parts to the "filter" which disassemble for cleaning purposes, but should be rethreaded together before using. I'm not aware of any plastic inside the unit.
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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!
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You can only surface clean it; however, mine has not developed any odor or stains. I do clean it with the petvac attachment on my vacuum.
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if you have the new metal replacement part, you can disconnect the old plastic one by simply unthreading it completely off. Mine was broken off, but you should be able to get it off easily
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I haven't had any problems-----unless maybe you are dyeing clothes or changing your oil in it. This is plastic. You do need to clean it periodically like you would with a plastic garbage can
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You take off the clear top part and in the bottom of it, there's a screw. Unscrew it and you can refill it and clean it. P.s it worked for me for about 2 months and then stopped working and I took very good care of it. And it's for a very small space.
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Great question... I have not cleaned it yet. It looks like it may be challenging to take apart, but I am not completely sure.