How is this cleaned? Vinegar/water? or citric acid?
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How to clean the diffuser: 1. Use equal parts natural vinegar and water. Use enough to cover the bottom inside the base. Let the mixture sit inside the base for 15-20 minutes to help break up the oils that may have accumulated on the ceramic discs inside the Diffuser. Then use a soft cotton fabric to clean the mist disc (on the bottom middle) and the sensor in the bottom of the unit with the vinegar solution in the tank. 2. Rinse with water (be careful when you empty the water, so that it doesn't get into the motor). That's it!
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Clean it per the instructions using an 80% water 20% muriatic acid solution. Soak for 10 minutes. Rinse with fresh water. Mine did the same. I cleaned it and it works like new again.
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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.
725110
There are several ways to clean. You can run vinegar and hot water through it. There is also a cleaner liquid that they sell at Party City or on line. If it is clogged up and dried in, you may have to remove the tubing from inside and soak it in hot water. I have never done that though. Always make sure to clean it with hot water with or without vinegar after each use. Then get all liquid out of it and let it dry before storing.
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I've never used the vinegar cleaning although I think it may not hurt. What I do is after each use the kettle is emptied out and I leave the top & spout open to air dry. No problems encountered.
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I cleaned ours with vinegar and water, a friend told me a long time ago to do that, he says it cleans that plastic taste out. They manufacture them and then package them and then they set. He says run a couple cups of vinegar water in it then just clear water, and ours was fine.
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just water. if you want to clean out the inside from calcium build up just pour a little white vinegar inside let sit then rinse out.
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I had the problem but then ran the descaling procedure from the instructions with the white vinegar - but a whole tank of it, not just a cup. You're also supposed to leave the vinegar in for 4 hrs which I didn't do. It worked and the smell and taste are now great. When I opened the tank before doing the procedure the smell was really noticeable so I realized I hadn't rinsed it well enough to start with. good luck!
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Your best cleaner is vinegar and water solution. Does not leave a film. No rinsing.......
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I pulled my manual out and here are the cleaning directions. After using the device 5-6 times or 2-3 days, clean as follows: 1. Unplug the power cord from the base of the unit and uncover. 2. Pour out any remaining water from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. 3. Put 1 Tablespoon of citric acid in the water tank, add just under 100 ml of warm water. 4. Leave water for 5 minutes, and then drain the solution from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. 5. Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid Ultrasonic Vibration plate area, which can be gently cleaned with a cotton bud. Never use other acids, enzymes or detergents, as this may risk poisonous gas to be created or cause malfunction.
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I would recommend you pour straight vinegar nt the bottom of the unit and let it sit for 2 hours Then put some water in the container and see if it turns on Do not empty the vinegar from the bottom let it run through Sort of like when you clean your coffee pot I do not use distiller water but I do regularly use the white vinegar Mine runs like a charm but it will shut down if residue builds up
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I use distilled white vinegar too sanitize and prevent mildew. Usually, I will put a tablespoon in and fill with water and let sit for an hour and lightly rinse.
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you should always clean something new. ,vinegar and water rinse a couple of times.
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rinse the entire thing out. Place straight distilled white vinegar into the unit. Run unit with only the distilled vinegar in it for a few hours that should clean it off good luck.
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It should be cleaned weekly with vinegar. It works very well. Just a little vinegar water, leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse.
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1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. Fill it to the top and turn on the steamer. Let it run completely through. It worked for me once, since then not much luck. I had to throw it out.
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It's hard water. I use baking soda and vinegar mixing together with water, soaked about an hour and rinse off.