How do you clean this unit? Is it difficult?
1457851
The information that comes with it says it's self cleaning due to the "pellets" that are in filter
1457852
Cleaning is very easy. If you rinse the filter basket under the faucet, each time you refill, it will last a very long time. Every few refills, thoroughly rinse the container and wipe down the base (I do this almost every refill). Occasionally, rinse and wipe down with a mild bleach solution, to avoid or eliminate mildew, and then thoroughly rinse. Be careful not to get water inside the base.
297017
You don't really have to clean it. But if you want to you can mix a little soap and warm water and pour it through the unit. If you use it for other liquids besides water just make sure you flush it out with water really good. :)
906037
I use bleach water. Let it soak for a few minutes and then clean with soft brush.
1886157
yeah it's pretty easy to clean, very actually. Just about any cleaner will do. I always just used a bit of diluted dish soap and water, or for lighter spills just a wet towel works.
1072394
I just use water. There is a cleaner they recommend in the user manual for tough cleaning but I have not used it.
1967592
Let the unit completely cool down. Use a plastic 1/2 teaspoon to clean out the ridges and the hard stuff, then wipe with a damp cloth everywhere you see, until completely clean. Then use a dry cloth to finish the job!
643229
It's easy. Just put the parts in the dishwasher. By chance if you don't have a dishwasher, I think it would be easy to clean. When I have rinsed the inside parts and nothing sticks.
1425000
No... not hard to clean at all. As stated in my previous review (I've evidently become an expert on this device), best way to clean it is to first rinse out with hot water, then put in more hot water almost to the top and turn on the whirring thingy. This will "swirl" the water around. If you still have any residue (it will be near the top), then just give it a swipe with a wet dishrag around the inside edge and down about as far as your fingers will reach. Be careful not to touch the little whirring thingy (paddle). Dunno what would happen, but just don't. Box is long gone, so don't remember about instructions, but these washing instructions have worked for me - every day - for nearly a year now. Just don't let any residue dry out on the inside and you shouldn't have any probs. Bottom is flexible rubber and removable... it's where the batteries go. Just don't submerge or leave to set in standing water. I have already bought one for all my kids for Christmas. Great product, especially for the money. Hope this helps.
322586
Very well! And i just run hot water through it and polish with a soft cloth. I just googled cleaning options. There are other ways, but that was the easiest way i found.
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.
1651557
It is very easy. Metal filter comes out of the top, wash with warm soapy water. I clean ours every few weeks.
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.
373342
I haven't cleaned it. You would need to unscrew the front grid, but it doesn't look too difficult.
765262
Not at all difficult. I no longer have the cleaner so I can't give you many details as I don't recall from doing it. Nevertheless, it was quite easy and did resolve the issue.
1744557
It's not at all hard to clean. It's two parts that click into each other so you just take it apart.
1425421
Very carefully. You have to poor out access purified water from previous use, and then wipe out completely with dry paper towel. I don't wet it with water because I don't want to risk breaking the unit, so I wipe clean every time. The color of the unit gets stained from the oils, so getting it back to its original color won't happen, but that's ok. This method should clean the unit pretty effectively.
1793242
not hard at all...I clean the pan, grille and cover in the sink and use dishwashing soap with a sponge and it works perfect. I don't have a dishwasher but if you do, you can just load it up and forget about it until the cycle is over...