I have really hard water and even though we use purified water in it I need to deep clean my diffuser, any suggestions on how to safely do this?
862932
You should be using distilled water in the diffuser--that is what it says to use--then I would think that using purified or distilled to clean it.
862933
Sorry, I don't know. But I use distilled water in mine, so if you can switch to distilled water, that should help.
1740790
Sorry i dont use the purifier anymore big waste of money. Way too expensive for me with my well water. I go thru a filter every 1.5 months. Scrubbing only gives me an extra half a month. I even soak it in vinegar to dissolve the calcium. After 4 scrubbings it simply allows no water thru.
1647352
I used a little rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean the heating element in mine about a year ago. It worked for about a year stopped working then has worked fine since I cleaned it. I think using distilled water keeps it from getting gunky around the heating element from minerals, etc in the water.
1648080
try to clean well with sponge and put destilled water with one spoon vinegar and left boil for 10 mts, later remove the water and when used never put tub water in your steemer, use destilled water
122565
Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green camoflage one that lets 2 micron particles through. That one seems to be mostly for looks. Hope this helps.
582567
I have well water and a water softener. My shower water is too soft. What kind of head can I get to slightly harden the water. I don't have chlorine in my well water.
1356999
Hi, I met a Steam Mop rep in a home fair I attended. He advised that we use only DISTILLED Water. He said that our mop will last much longer is=f we use that. I am not sure what "purified water" is so just use distilled water and you will be fine. By the way, I love my mop!
1847456
prevent a build-up of minerals from hard water inside the unit and it will last a lot longer. To prevent a build-up of minerals from hard water inside the unit. Just run a cup of vinegar through the unit, now it's going to smell of vinegar. So what I do is go outside and plug it in and let it do it's thing. I got this from Hints from Heloise in the late 60's
1425420
Very easy to clean....just empty the water out and wipe the sides and bottom with a paper towel. Refill with distilled water to the water line - add oil drops and you are ready to do. They recommend cleaning it out once a week. I LOVE THIS DIFFUSER.
1673774
You should only use distilled, I was told. Afterwards besure to rinse it out with clear water.
2253531
Apparently since we have very hard water and our furniture is covered with a white powder. Can't seem to find a demineralization filter for this unit. Have had to discontinue its use.
1930945
I have many diffusers & this is my favorite! It actually runs ALL night & the essential oils help us sleep! We ONLY use distiller water so minerals don't clog it up. Can you return it? It really is the BEST!
1344956
I used non-distilled water. It didn't work either way. The water dripped through the bottom of the machine, all over my dresser (and the electronic components inside) rendering it useless (many of the reviewers had the same problem...defective). Save your money. :-/
514458
Empty old water from diffuser (flow water out from correct side , see arrow on bowl) wipe down with paper towel w/ a little white vinegar, do not touch metal disk at center, rinse, refill....
1675264
I have only used tap water and our water is coming from our own well. Have never used purified water and don't know that it's even necessary. At the end of the year before I put the humidifier in storage for the summer, I throw the white perforated filter in the dish washer, let it air dry and then put it in a plastic bag for storage until next winter. Haven't had any problem and we've had the humidifier four years. Hope this answer helps.
1170943
I have extremely hard well water and I use white vinegar, about a tablespoon full, fill to the max line with cold water, push the on switch, let it stop on its own. Then I dump the vinegar water down the drain for double duty and sanitation. Be sure to fill again to the max with just cold water then run the cycle again before you use the pot. I love my pot.
80963
I'm not sure. Normally, distilled water has been used in steam irons to prevent mineral buildup and shortening its lifespan. I have a whole home water softener, so I don't use distilled. Water from a faucet purification device like Pur could be used, as well as one that uses a container, like Brita. Then again, if you don't expect to keep the iron forever, use tap water. The whole idea is that if the tap water is hard (has lots of minerals), you should use water without minerals (distilled). I've had this iron for over 2 years and it still works like new. Hope this helps!