how to clean the tank? I love my cow humidifier, but after one month I found there is some pink stuff at the bottom of the tank. How can I clean the tank and get rid of that stuff?
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I don't have the cow, but I do have the frog. The top of the frog's head can be twisted off, revealing the channel where the water mist comes up. I use a toothbrush with some toothpaste to scrub off any algae or mold in the hard to reach areas in the channel. For the tank, I use some white vinegar and shake vigorously. You can add some rice to the tank to increase the scrubbing power. For the bottom where algae tends to grow, I just sock it with vinegar and bruch with toothbrush again. Vinegar cleans well and does not irritate the air passage way as much as bleach.
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Use hot water and vinegar and a bottle brush it works perfect and do it weekly if you can.
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I too have the frog and lost the paper instructions but found a soft copy on-line. Everyone that said use vinegar was correct. Here's the link: http://crane-usa.com/use-and-care.html
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But HOW??? None of these things open up, and you can't reach around corners with sponges or hands through these tiny openings. Can someone please explain this to me? Is it a design flaw with literally ALL humidifiers or am I missing something? How do you get into the damn tank to clean the brownish/pinkish sediment that begins to coat them?Thanks!Melissa
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I have the EXACT same problem....did the vinegar work? I can't find my user's manual.......
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Not a problem. Happy to help :) I do absolutely love this humidifier tho. Must buy.
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Best thing I have found to do is if you are using the humidifying feature to always keep water in it. it only got smelly when the humidifier ran and the water ran out. Also once you fill up the water and run the unit for 20-30 min the smell goes away. so far it seems to be the only problem I've experienced with this unit.
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No, I've never had any problems with my tank at all. you may have just got a defective one. you may need to get it replaced.
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It fills from the bottom....so you have to remove the tank and fill it(I do it under the sink....about a gallon of water is water). This is somewhat of a small humidifier.
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If you are having to regularly fill your removable tank (2 to 3 times a day) your home is likely so dry that it will take awhile to get the humidity up, but if the tank isn't emptying regularly, the wick/filter may not be installed correctly, if it is not, it won't transfer the water to the air correctly,we run ours on medium fan speed and go through 2 to 3 tanks of water daily, hope this helps:)
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I think you have a faulty humidifier. Mind did the same thing. So I emptied it and started all over. I did not leak again but the vapor did not come out of the top funnel, it came out of the seam in the bottom of the humidifier. I returned the item.
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This is a self-contained filter. The humidifier I have, you just drop the filter in the tank, fill the tank with water, set the tank on the base, and turn on the humidifier.The filter only helps to keep the water clean; you have to turn the humidifier ON to get the humidifying effect.You can use one filter for about 30 days, then you toss it and start over with a new one.
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Be sure your water level is to top of tank. I used 2 filters in mine for extra clean tank. I also opened top strainer 1/2 open. Mine is so quiet I have to check that it is running. If noise continues I would contact the company for a replacement.
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There is a screen in the bottom of the tank. Use an old toothbrush and GENTLY scrub it clean. Rinse the tank out and that should fix your problem. :)
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I actually got a betta heater that suctions to the side of this tank without an issue. I love this tank. I would, however, invest in a different "filter" as it doesn't come with a filter but an air stone. I found a small tank filter at my local pet store. The LED light is amazing, several colors and a couple effects on it. All in all my Betta and I love this tank :)
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I just use vinegar, to loosen the deposits, and a brush (they supply a nice little brush) on the base. You can, however, purchase special cleaning fluids for humidifiers if you prefer. For the tank, I use a dilute hydrogen peroxide solution just once a year, usually at the beginning of the season.
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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.
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i put the tank part in my dishwasher to clean it. works every time! the bottom i clean out with paper towels and white vinegar.
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There is only a small hole on either end. Barely large enough for 2 fingers. My dirty tank cannot be cleaned, I've tried hot water, soapy water, spongers... nothing can reach it. The clean water tank stays clean... Obviously :-)
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Mine doesn't get mold or mildew, doesn't smell or taste bad. I look it over when I refill it with water to ensure there isn't any mold or other problems developing. I clean it every 6 months by washing the plastic and wiping the filters off with clean paper towels and I change the filters yearly. The water tastes great and this clean and change plan has worked good for me. I did have a problem with the float that screws into the bottom of the tank and shuts off the water from the tank to the cooler when the cooler is full. It wasn't sealing and allowed the cooler to overfill and leak out onto the floor. Mine doesn't get mold or mildew, doesn't smell or taste bad. I look it over when I refill it with water to ensure there isn't any mold or other problems developing. I clean it every 6 months by washing the plastic and wiping the filters off with clean paper towels and I change the filters yearly. The water tastes great and this clean and change plan has worked good for me. I did have a problem with the float that screws into the bottom of the tank and shuts off the water from the tank to the cooler when the cooler is full. It wasn't sealing and allowed the cooler to overfill and leak out... » Read More Mine doesn't get mold or mildew, doesn't smell or taste bad. I look it over when I refill it with water to ensure there isn't any mold or other problems developing. I clean it every 6 months by washing the plastic and wiping the filters off with clean paper towels and I change the filters yearly. The water tastes great and this clean and change plan has worked good for me. I did have a problem with the float that screws into the bottom of the tank and shuts off the water from the tank to the cooler when the cooler is full. It wasn't sealing and allowed the cooler to overfill and leak out onto the floor. « Show Less
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There is a basket in it. I take it out and let it air dry. The tank is easy to clean. You just wipe it dry after using it.