How do you clean the unit? Is it difficult to keep clean?
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Luma Comfort is easy to clean. It doesn't have a lot of nooks and crannies like other humidifiers, and after a month's use I am seeing no mineral build up whatsoever even though I use tap water. The demineralization cartridge can be soaked in vinegar occasionally to extend its life. (Check the Luma website for details.) I use an ionic silver cube from Amazon to purify the water, and it works great.
2092487
It is not difficult to clean and comes with a small brush to help. There are chemical you can get to break down mineral deposits it that is a problem. Most parts are easy just to rinse off or wipe with a cloth.
2092488
easy to disassemble for cleaning, and I use distilled water to keep it running smoothly.
2092489
I've had the unit running about a month. It's very easy to clean, you just disassemble the components and wipe them clean. I also clean the inside of the tube with something that looks like a giant pipe cleaner - it's called a refrigerator brush and I just got it at Walmart
2092490
I have not had to clean the unit - it comes with a "demineralization" cartridge that is built into the reservoir lid. If it will not be used for a period of several days, empty and let the reservoir dry to prevent mildew.
2092491
I use only filtered water also add half cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide once a week, no chemicals unless you want to breathe them. It stays clean, no residues to clean at all.
146141
I had mine for several years before I bought a new one. I just cleaned the old one regularly
550052
Hi Lori, It's very easy to clean as long as you have a hose nearby. Just spray the entire unit the debris container comes out easily as do the filters.
36107
Thanks. That's why I keep it in a jar next to it. Its a pain to have to clean the unit each time, but I figured that might happen....
993093
It is a nightmare to clean if you forget to rinse it for a day or two and any bacteria or fungi have started to breed. There are several places that I think most people don't even think to look at when cleaning, and they would be shocked to find what is hiding in them. I am actually online at this very moment looking for a new, easier to clean humidifier, to replace this one. There are some areas that are impossible to clean that are a result of blantantly poor design. Like a random small ridge near the bottom of the inner column inside the tank. I very regularly disinfect then entire unit, but there are still areas that will get a brownish film to them after a while, one of the main ones being the floor inside the water tank. Most of this can be removed by very vigorously shaking the tank for a few minutes after placing a cup of uncooked and a cup or two of water inside. But there are a few places (like that ridge I mentioned) that can't be effectively cleaned by any method.
1211987
How old is your unit? I clean the tray, and the bottom of the unit regularly. I love this appliance, and last year I realized how old my unit was and how appliances come and disappear -- so I ordered another unit when it was sale priced so I'd have it as a back up.
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its not hard to clean. I use it everyday and I just throw the parts in the dishwasher and wipe the outside of the motor housing. The 'extra large" feed shute is bigger than the last one that I had which doesnt tell you much, but it has been sufficient for me, and I use mine at work where we feed about 50 people a day and it does the job very well. Im happy with it so far
906038
Honestly I have never had to clean it. Im thinking a heavy duty degreaser or some type of acid base cleaner might do the trick. Maybe even bleach and let it soak. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Almost four years running nonstop and its still going strong.
201133
You don't! The only cleaning is surface cleaning on the outside of the unit. The manual recommends wiping with a dry cloth. It's maintenance free - plug it in and only dry wipe the shell when needed.
2253358
I only clean the unit after the winter weather is over. Just pull the front cover off, blow it out or use a duster. Their really isn't much to clean........
1346389
In the reviews, someone said it's hard to clean because the heating element is attached and it can't be soaked. But you say it's easy to clean.......??
1435702
Haven't cleaned ours, but I was thinking of taking it outside and cleaning it with a can of air. Hope that helps
1274563
I have never cleaned one of these. I just installed them. your method sounds like a good one though
993094
The unit is easy to clean and rhw manufacturer directions recommend it be cleaned weekly. I soak the inside of the tank and base with a water/ vinegar mixture and then wipe down the inside of the base.
772695
You should be cleaning it everyday, and it shouldn't take to long to clean it. If you don't clean it every day it does get clogged and takes a long time to get it fully clean again. I always forget to clean it after I use it and it takes me a good half an hour to clean it. If you clean it everyday after use you shouldn't have a problem but do a full cleaning every once in a while to keep it up a running properly.
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Not difficult at all, the is a tiny brush that is used for the screen which is probably the hardest thing to clean but if you really found it not useful you could probably just grab a small (and harder) brush at any store and scrub it that way. All of the other pieces are easy to clean.
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a little warm soapy water and the brush that comes with the unit, just takes a few minutes.....hope this helps!