My unit has scale all the way up to the fill line. I'd like to try vinegar an alternative to descaler. How exactly does one use vinegar to clean it?
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I put a quart of pure white vinegar and start the unit as if I were distilling water and let it start to produce the distilled liquid into the carafe. I turn the unit off and open the lid, while being careful that the steam is released away from me so as not to get burned by the steam. Then if necessary I scrub with a copper scrubber till clean.
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There is actually a "descaler" solution made for the machine. Pick some up quickly at bed bath or order some here. Do it outside and make sure you are upwind! Some nasty stuff coming out of there.this will keep your machine clean for years..Waterwise Distiller Kleenwise Cleaner/Descaler - 40 oz.
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I use the solution suggested in the manual. 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water and let it sit sit for a few hours before rinsing out.
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You can use white vinegar at full strength, or dilute it slightly with some distilled water, but full-strength will descale better than if it's diluted. Put it to the fill line, and about another 1/8th of an inch higher. Let it sit overnight, then pour it out in the morning and thoroughly rinse the reservoir. Still, we've found that the descaler that was shown as being purchased by others who bought this machine does work better than white vinegar, and we base our answer on the fact that we tried both white vinegar and the descaler multiple times before we came up with that conclusion. Waterwise Distiller Kleenwise Cleaner/Descaler - 40 oz. You can use white vinegar at full strength, or dilute it slightly with some distilled water, but full-strength will descale better than if it's diluted. Put it to the fill line, and about another 1/8th of an inch higher. Let it sit overnight, then pour it out in the morning and thoroughly rinse the reservoir. Still, we've found that the descaler that was shown as being purchased by others who bought this machine does work better than white vinegar, and we base our answer on the fact that we tried both white vinegar and the descaler multiple times before we came up with that... » Read More You can use white vinegar at full strength, or dilute it slightly with some distilled water, but full-strength will descale better than if it's diluted. Put it to the fill line, and about another 1/8th of an inch higher. Let it sit overnight, then pour it out in the morning and thoroughly rinse the reservoir. Still, we've found that the descaler that was shown as being purchased by others who bought this machine does work better than white vinegar, and we base our answer on the fact that we tried both white vinegar and the descaler multiple times before we came up with that conclusion. Waterwise Distiller Kleenwise Cleaner/Descaler - 40 oz. « Show Less
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Add ~3 tablespoons or more vinegar and ~2 cups of water. Let sit for 1-2 hours. Using your hands, rub the inside of the distiller until the scales have dissolve in the liquid. Might take 5 mins but it works. If it doesn't come off, let sit longer. Good luck.
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Mine is similarly scaled. I don't bother to remove the scale on the sides; it doesn't affect the operation or the taste. Before each refill, however, I scrub the bottom with a nylon scrubber to prevent major buildup. I don't bother to try to get it sparkling clean. The water always tastes fine.
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If you pour distilled vinegar in it and let it soak for an hour or two all you have to do is dump the vinegar and wipe it out.
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I use sulfamic acid cleaner sold at most home improvement stores in the tile section. A few table spoons, some hot water and several hours just sitting there will clean off the most stubborn scale.You may need a second round if it has built up quite a bit.
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Yes, I can help you but please don't let it get this bad again. I clean my waterwise in-between gallons. Usually after I make a gallon I allow the machine to cool for one hour. Then I pour the water into another glass container to continue cooling. Dump out any residue in the bottom of the distiller and add 2 TB of white vinegar and one cup of water. Now I take a plastic scruffy sponge. It's one that is in the same style that came with your distiller. Agitate the water and vinegar and lightly scrub the sides and base and allow to sit for an hour. It will break up all of the scale that has built up. Now, with your situation it's going to require more. I would say one cup of white vinegar and fill the rest of the way with water. Agitate the walls and base slightly and let sit until it breaks up the scale. In the future, clean between gallons. It will keep your machine working well and your water will taste fine.
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Outside surface - just wipe it down after it cools. inside I just boil some vinegar occasionally to remove any scale deposits and it comes out clean.
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One can use vinegar, but depending on water hardness you may need something else to clean it with.
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Very easy to set up. Helpful Tip: when cleaning the unit you must open the motor casing, pull out the gear and soak it it warm vinegar, or the motor will stop working. Actually, soaking all of the parts, stoneware and all, in war vinegar will help remove the nasty scales from the hard water. There is lots of limescale, even, when using both filters.
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1st time, I refilled the pot and add some vinegar, then let it boiling, the poured water out. Vinegar can help to clean/descale. I used this: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-ADC-05-Electric-Dispensing-Cleaner/dp/B000GFJ9W4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1419377760&sr=8-10&keywords=citric+acid+clean to clean another pot, it cleans very good.
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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 manual recommends partially filling the base with 8oz of undiluted white vinegar and letting it soak for 20min. You could also try a cap full of humidifier bacteriostat with a full tank of water, then running the unit.
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hi, hot water and vinegar, and you can use a small brush, shake with te hot water and the vinegar. do not use soap
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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 use a liquid additive, specifically for scale, and have little build up. It's available on Amazon: Holmes Lime Scale Treatment Solution for Humidifiers, S1705PDQ-U
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You can use vinegar as suggested or you can use any cleaner that you can buy for that purpose according to directions. The water spreader unscrews and you may use the tool provided to clean the water tube..you can put vinegar in the water holder run a pot of water through and let it sit inside. Then rinse well with several pots of water..
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The aerator will unscrew from the front of the faucet, you can just soak it in white vinegar to descale it. There is another if you unscrew the faucet from the hose. Unscrew it.. it should just be a mesh piece with a washer around it, either pry it out or pour vinegar in there at let it sit for a while.
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After your Waterwise shuts off, wait for it to cool; then remove the top, rinse the bottom with cool or cold water and then pour in a little white vinegar and let it soak. I use about 1/2 to 1 inch of vinegar and leave it for 3 or 4 hours (my water is hard). Then I pour the vinegar into a container (for use the next time); use a light-duty scratcher to remove the scale and follow with a thorough rinsing. A test-sniff will verify the vinegar is gone, turn it upside down in dish drainer and let it dry! No need to buy the expensive stuff! Cheap vinegar works just fine!
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Fill the unit with white vinegar and water (40% water:60% vinegar) and run the unit for 45 minutes. Dump the mix out and refill with water.This should help.eb
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A little vinegar works well. Just wash/rinse well afterwards before refilling.
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I would highly recommend CLR or Limeaway (quick and easy) or, if you are a tree-hugger (just teasing ;^) you might try the much slower and probably less effective white vinegar. If using vinegar I would suggest periodically turning the unit "ON" for a 2-3 minutes in order to heat the vinegar which should make it more effective. I would not heat the CLR or Limeaway without first ensuring that it's safe (I have no information about heating those chemicals). Good luck, and please let us know if this works for you!!
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Hard water scale. I've used vinegar to soak. I guess you could use CLR or Lime-Away if you rinse really well.