How do you remove mineral deposits from humidifiers?
Aug 27, 2007 by marym1018 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden
We have two friendly mist humidifiers, after running them a couple of times, they build up this scaly calcium type stuff on the favourable of the heating element that boils that water. I've tried using vinegar, but it didn't in point of fact do the trick. I want something that rinses clean and is perferably non toxic, seeing as how we use them to evaporate water without delay into our air. Anyone know how to get rid of this stuff easier than scrubbing it with a tooth brush? And, is it dangerous or toxic itself?
Hi Mary, if what you are talking about is calcium deposits, then the vinegar should toil at a stronger dilution. Sometimes it might need to soak overnight. Then rinse it really well. I get the same things on my dogs' sprinkle dishes because I am on a well. If that is the case for you too, you might fill it with bottled water once you get it clean. Also, I have a pool, and on the things that the vinegar just won't get thoroughly, I use a very diluted solution of Muriatic Acid (from the pool supplies) and water. I was once told that the muriatic acid and vinegar are the same chemical componants. Anyway, these things profession for me, hope this is helpful.
neenie217 | Aug 27, 2007
There is a fallout called Kaboom that cleans cacium deposits without the use of harsh chemicals. Maybe that will work.
papercutfaint | Aug 27, 2007
CLR works truthful good, I use it on my coffee pot when vinegar wont work, after a few rinses, it is gone and leaves no taste, so should be outstanding in a humidifier
pixieotr | Aug 27, 2007
Hi Mary, if what you are talking about is calcium deposits, then the vinegar should travail at a stronger dilution. Sometimes it might need to soak overnight. Then rinse it really well. I get the same things on my dogs' D dishes because I am on a well. If that is the case for you too, you might fill it with bottled water once you get it clean. Also, I have a pool, and on the things that the vinegar just won't get wash up b purge, I use a very diluted solution of Muriatic Acid (from the pool supplies) and water. I was once told that the muriatic acid and vinegar are the same chemical componants. Anyway, these things profession for me, hope this is helpful.
neenie217 | Aug 27, 2007
try an identical part mixutre of baking soda and vinegar, dab it on wait 20 minutes and it should rub off easy. Good success rate.
www.topsecretcoatings.com | Aug 27, 2007
I commend contacting the manufacturer to see what they suggest, so that you don't use anything that will damage the humidifier.
You could also consider getting a humidifier will eliminate the water automatically prior to humidifying, which will reduce build up of mineral deposits. Here is a good one to try, http://www.topbuys.com.au/ionmax-ultrasonic-ionic-abate-mist-humidifier-ion-60.aspx
Lillibet | Aug 28, 2007
What's the difference between cool and warm mist humidifiers?
Mar 13, 2007 by love | Posted in Other - General Health Care
I paucity some humidifiers for my apartment, because it is very dry. I wanted to know what the difference was between the two, and which one is best for this type of issue. Thank you!
Turbulent mist humidifiers use a heating element to effectively bring the water to a temperature to make steam.
Some Cool vapour humidifiers use a inducer which effectively vibrates the water making a fine mist.
Other cool mist humidifiers use a wicking clarify which absorbs the water from the tank and when air is blown across the filter the moisture "wicks" off and is blown into the room. The hard being that the filters need to be either washed (if as advertised) or replaced as they tend to get full of sediment and minerals.
Warm vapour humidifiers are less likely to throw bacteria in the air since the water is heated, but they use more energy to heat the water.
hansh0t1st | Mar 13, 2007
Do humidifiers help with allergies?
Apr 20, 2008 by Leslie | Posted in Allergies
My nephew has terrible allergies. His nasal passages are inflamed--pretty much suffers from chronic nasal congestion.
It gets worse at nightfall--he can't breathe at all through his nose.
His DR, who is absolutely ancient, keeps recommending a humidifier. I keep questioning this since I've heard that humidifiers can earn allergies worse.
Is this the case? If not, are there any types of humidifiers that you recommend?
I would definately say a big NO to a humidifier.
Rather look into getting an Air Purifier
http://www.airpurifiers.com/articles/
They refrain from clean out the air and remove the irritant.
I would also look into Nasal Irrigation via a Netti Pot-
It Clears the nostrils for free breathing by washing away excess pollen and mucuous with warm water and a sea salt.
•Expel excess mucous
•Reduce pollen or allergens in nasal passages
•Relieve nasal dryness
It was recommended by Dr. Oz for allergy sufferers on Oprah
Unbiased google Netti Pot and Air purifiers to get more information.
Hope your nephew finds some relief :)
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