Has anyone had problems with them failing after a few sprays? just using alcohol/water/vinegar mixture. Thanks!
1179739
Nope! I use an acid sanitizer with them all the time. They are about 6 months old now and they always have the sanitizer in them.
1179740
Haven't used that mixture exactly, but with similar solutions, three of four of the bottles simply don't work. One or two didn't work from the get go; the other quit exactly after a few sprays. Maybe I got a bad batch, but the ones I bought are mostly useless.
1607482
I have the same vinegar issue, did you ever get an answer to solve this issue?
1868846
You might try spraying with Pam and then work them apart. Or warm water and lots of soap. I've not had this problem, so am wishing you luck.
1021373
They sell a spray you can use. I actually just used a solution of 1 part alcohol & 3 water
1404773
Scrape off the areas that are gooey and wet then mix again and re pour. I found that it really helped when I mixed it up on a scale so I had the same amount of both in weight. Had no problems after that. Also I was told by the company to mix well in a disposable container for exactly a minute then pour in a new container and mix for another whole minute with a new mixing stick. Throw both containers away after that.
1173630
I use these along with vinegar instead of jet dry. The only time we had any issues it was discovered that there was no salt in the water softener- check there if you have any problems. I've subscribed these they work so well!
446314
I tried to clean as directed and it failed almost immediately. The next one I just rinsed with water alone and it lasted longer...(a few weeks - maybe 5-6 uses)
930584
I have the same issue, and am looking for solutions. Obviously don't want to use chemicals in the air washer--so maybe white vinegar, to dissolve these deposits?
1306796
I use vinegar. You can mix it 50/50 with water and just let it sit. The longer the better. I have done it a few times. It may take a couple soakings to get it off.
196776
Cheesecloth works best, I think. Clean sprayer right after with soapy water ;)
50580
I use a clean spray bottle that had a spray cleaner in it. Make sure it's clean.
1034027
We watched a few youtube videos. I think we ended up using rubbing alcohol. They slip right on when they are wet, but water won't dry and alcohol will. Good luck.
363155
I have encountered the same issue but I don't think that vinegar in it's vapor form will work (if I understand your question correctly). I have found that soaking the canister in vinegar for several hours (about 8) and using a brush to scour it works best for me. I still get a plastic like taste but I just use a water additive to take it away. The water additives can be purchased at any grocery or drug store.
174212
I use vinegar in it without any problems. Not sure what the manufacturer says about additives.
331802
I've used Vinegar water - with no issues. I've also used other solutions with no problems. As to why they don't recommend - you have to ask them, but I'm sure it's to cover themselves.
607311
I've bought SOOO many bottles--all failed with bleach. Then I had a brainstorm: I bought a cleaner WITH BLEACH in a spray bottle, and, when it was empty, used that bottle. It still, eventually, failed, but lasted MANY MONTHS in lieu of a few weeks at very best. PLUS it was nearly free--even full of cleaner it was cheaper than some of these 'chemical-resistant' bottles empty! When it died, I just bought more cleaner (which I transferred into another, WELL-LABELED bottle, for future use if needed...) Voilà--new, 'chem-resistant' bottle!
1455434
No Problem...These don't take much airflow to be effective. I use to use the same setup and was never at a loss for spray.Good Luck!