how to clean the tank? How can I clean the tank and get rid of that stuff?
278428
In addition to regularly cleaning the tank with a water-vinegar solution, I've found the best way to reach the tight spots when there's mold or some sort of buildup is to pour in around a quarter cup of rice (a heavier grain like sushi rice) and then some water, then shake the tank like crazy. I spent hours trying to reach around the inside of my penguin tank with tools from a child's toothbrush to q-tips. After my last use, I didn't properly empty the tank, so I had a good film of mold on the bottom of the tank. With this rice and water combo, I was able to essentially scrub out the mold. As far as I can tell, it's all gone. Just make sure to get all of the rice out by rinsing, and to be sure I killed all of the bacteria, I rinsed the tank with hydrogen peroxide.
99716
There is a fog machine cleaner you can get for it. You put it in the same tank you put fog fluid in. You run the fluid through before you store it. You only need to clean it after using it. Also when running the cleaner through just like fog fluid you DO NOT run the tank until it is empty. An empty tank will burn out and screw up the mechanics in this. Just make sure some is left in the tank after you are done cleaning it.
184530
I clean it once a week on the same day, by emptying the container and the base into the tub. I keep a squirt bottle with half water and half bleach, and spray inside the tank and nozzle, then spray the inside of the base, let sit for one minute, then rinse out with hot water and washcloth it comes spotlessly clean and is very easy to do.
1555324
Never rinse with tap water take some of the tank water put it in a bucket and rinse that way replace when it starts falling apart replace it
2251330
Just hose it off, wipe any dirty area's with mild cleaning solution, we use Simple Green to wipe area's then hose off.
465001
Hi Margaret, please follow cleaning instructions that came with your machine. Thats what i do. Put clean water in tank and flush system after use....
323884
It's not that hard to clean the machine. The white film is annoying. It's not hard to clean off of things, but it builds quickly depending on how much it runs and how close it is to them. Just don't put it next to electronics, the static electricity really attracts the white film. It comes with anti-microbial beads in a container that is screwed to the inside of the cap for the reservoir. I removed them and it did reduce the amount of white film produced; you'll just have to clean the tank more often.
1121477
I had one for 2 years - never had to clean inside. I do use a liquid that is specially for humidifiers that keeps the white stuff down - add a little to water when I refill the tank. when you are ready to store - drain all the water out. I do put a little vaseline on the rubber ring to keep it from drying out.
717789
Brenda, just remove the filter and rinse it off and place it back in the tank. It will last another week or so and then just replace it with a new one. Replacing every 30-45 days keeps my tank very clean.
1523545
I would recommend you empty it every time. If I just have a small area to clean I just add enough water/soap that I think I will need.
1228548
I didn't use anything in mine, but I don't use anything when changing the filters either. I just let the tank fill up over the course of a few hours and then I allowed the whole thing to empty down the drain. I think I did this twice just to kind of rinse out the tank.
1610856
I've been adding about five to ten drops into the tank every refill. I've been doing this for three months. Just make sure you clean the tank and base at least once a week. Use vinegar and warm water to clean both. By the way, I've only needed to use five drops of young living essential oils since these oils are highly potent.
846322
I use to have Tanks from 5 gallons to 55 gallons mostly fish but one of the larger tanks I had a red eared turtle. If I still had those tanks, yes I think this would be Ideal to clean them also.
820210
This message shows up when the tank is not properly seated or you are out of cleaning solution. To remove the tank, press down on the silver handle just below the "power" and "clean" buttons and the tank will lift off the base. Empty the compartment labled "dirty" and refill the tank labled "clean" with fresh cleaning solution. Reinsert tank and press down until it clicks shut. I hope this helps. John
1760448
I have just flushed the tank (fill 100% then drain completely) several times till the water drains clear and then use a good chemical treatment. Hope that helps...
697764
Yes you can vacuum it. It's not fine at all. And it looks kinda red in your tank. I honestly hated this and ended up taking it out of my tank.
2200456
No, the easiest solution is to empty the tank and slide it under. Unfortunately, I discovered that after filling my tank with 30 gallons of water. :-)