Is it supposed to be mixed with the water that is actually used for humidifying, or is it just a cleaning agent, to be rinsed out before reg use?
1281035
As I understand the directions, you are to add one cap full each time your refill the water reservoir. It helps eliminates odors and helps keep the humidifier free of fungus and mildew.
1155734
Not sure that it would do much to de-humidify as it is just a sponge. It works much better in the case as it keeps in the moisture better.
312764
no, you need to rinse it out before it dries for sure. I tried it, not good!
1080998
I rinsed it when it arrived. I then rinse with water after each use. Hope this helpful.
961113
I figured out a SUPER easy way to clean the bottom of the tank if you have hard water like I do. It got scummy at the bottom of the tank. I ran the humidifier on a 50/50 white vinegar/water solution. Then put a paper towel in the tank and about an 2 inches of water. I shook it side to side like a washing machine basically, slowly draining water out while I did it. The shaking process took about a minute, and the scum was entirely gone when I was done :) Then I just shook the paper towel around so I could grab it out. Amazing!
1922316
Water is removed from the air by condensing on the cooling coils aas with any other de humidifier. If used as a dehumidifier you must empty the water but if used as a heater or A/c the water is used to control himidity as far as I can determine. Ours works very well here in NE Ohio where the humidity is abouve average. We love it. Henry
1574594
We would recommend regularly cleaning the humidifier with vinegar or using distilled water in the unit.
615830
It is supposed to be rinsed to get any 'dust' or other particles out of it. I didn't 'soak' or 'rinse' it and didn't find it took too long for the water to clear.
729704
Jeff, I would have to say no, because I never saw any. After reading all the other answers - I still say no, and I use water right out of the tap. The one at the apartment is city water, but one at the house is drilled well water and neither of these humidifiers leave white dust.
1378544
This cleaner should be mixed 1:4 with water before use. Rinse well afterwards.
1531309
I have, and more than a few times. :-) I just add a few drops of whichever essential oil(s), such as eucalyptus to the water and voila. However, I have noticed over time the inside of my humidifier will have a gummy-like substance around the water line. I'm sure this is accumulated old-oils from previous uses that would probably happen with using any type of oil. My suggestion would be to use it and then clean the inside of it ever-so-often with a mild detergent. Hope this helps! :-)
1513254
It doesn't remove all the minerals, but it is much softer then most water. I think it will take much longer time for humidifier to build up as I have the same problem with my tea pot - residue. It took much longer time for the residue to be seen then with other water.
1193966
On the motor side only the bottom part with 3screws and the tube those you can take its out ,base and water container clean with vinegar .The motor I use air compressor to clean it. Use soft water as you can to avoid deposit Change the humidifier after 18 months
278989
We use tap water and periodically follow the instructions to use vinegar to keep it working properly. Given the amount of water needed to fill it, I wouldn't spend the extra money to buy distilled water. We have quite a bit of calcium in our tap water and have not found it to be a problem with this humidifier. Hope this helps.
882340
I have not tried to-when the cartridge gets old I see a rusty accumulation of deposits on my humidifier so I would guess the answer is you definitely do need it.
244539
Yes you need to the first time you use it as per the instructions. This is done to remove moisture in the system.
1044679
If you use tap water this will happen with any humidifier, you need to use distilled water.