Can you clean the optimus U-31001 1.5 ga cool mist ultrasonic humidifier only using clorox or can also use vinegar?
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The instructions say bleach, but I prefer vinegar. I contacted the company about this and they said 8 ozs. of white vinegar, which is what I use, is as good, if not better, than the bleach the instructions suggest. I also don't like the smell of bleach, which is another reason I prefer vinegar.
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Videos for other humidifiers say you can, but to dilute it well. They show 2 drops of bleach to a gallon of water. That is a safe amount... 2 or 3 drops.
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According to the directions in the instruction booklet, you must not use any drops or anything other than clean water in the humidifier. You also must not stick something in the opening where the mist comes out.
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I used an essential eucalyptus oil in it. Not more than half a dropper worth, but it was enough to basically corrode the plastic on the inside of the humidifier. This was my fault! Not at all blaming this otherwise stupendous product, as I just bought a replacement, but I essentially (pun?) wrecked my previous one. Learn from my mistake.
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I ended up returning it for a different model. This model was a little to noisy for me. I ended up getting the puregauardian 100hour ultrasonic humidifier. It's a little more pricey, but works better
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I find cleaning this unit very difficult and I was so grossed out the first time I found the mold. Be careful how you clean any humidifier. My respiratory therapist told me never to clean a CPAP or a humidifier with anything I wouldn't eat because you'll be breathing that cleanser. Vinegar, yes. Bleach, no. The interior part can go in the dishwasher. Also, make sure the black gunk is mold and not rubber. Pieces of the black rubber seal are breaking off and there doesn't appear to be a way to replace it.
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This is via Jeffrey, co-founder of Smiley Daisy (which I am very happy with!) :If you have received the product and have used it for a couple days, here are the general instructions on how to clean your essential oil diffuser: Unplug the unit from the main power supply and remove upper cover. Remove the triangular cap of the water tank. Pour out any remaining water from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. Unplug power cord from the base of the unit. Place 1 tablespoon of citric acid (sour salt) in the water tank, then add 60-70 ml of warm water. Customers often ask me where to buy citric acid (sour salt)? Most of the local grocery stores or supermarkets should have this product. I found sour salt in the Kosher food section of my local ShopRite supermarket. A few of our customers use vinegar to clean it. Here are their cleaning instructions: Fill with warm water and one teaspoon of vinegar. Leave in for 5 minutes. Take a Q-Tip/cotton bud to scrub the center and corners of the Ultrasonic Vibration plate. Pour it out and wipe it out with a damp cloth. Another customer uses fresh lemon juice with warm water to clean it. Leave for 5 - 10 minutes. Next, take a Q-Tip/cotton bud to scrub the center and corners of the Ultrasonic Vibration plate. Then drain the cleaning solution from "DRAIN SIDE" of tank. Wipe with a paper towel or soft cloth. Never use other acids, enzymes or detergents, as this may risk creation of poisonous gas or cause malfunctioning.
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Add water. Shake it up. I've only done it once. I have a disc humidifier now.
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I pulled my manual out and here are the cleaning directions.After using the device 5-6 times or 2-3 days, clean as follows:1. Unplug the power cord from the base of the unit and uncover.2. Pour out any remaining water from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank.3. Put 1 Tablespoon of citric acid in the water tank, add just under 100 ml of warm water.4. Leave water for 5 minutes, and then drain the solution from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank.5. Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid Ultrasonic Vibration plate area, which can be gently cleaned with a cotton bud.Never use other acids, enzymes or detergents, as this may risk poisonous gas to be created or cause malfunction. I pulled my manual out and here are the cleaning directions.After using the device 5-6 times or 2-3 days, clean as follows:1. Unplug the power cord from the base of the unit and uncover.2. Pour out any remaining water from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank.3. Put 1 Tablespoon of citric acid in the water tank, add just under 100 ml of warm water.4. Leave water for 5 minutes, and then drain the solution from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank.5. Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid Ultrasonic Vibration plate area, which can be gently cleaned with a cotton... » Read More I pulled my manual out and here are the cleaning directions.After using the device 5-6 times or 2-3 days, clean as follows:1. Unplug the power cord from the base of the unit and uncover.2. Pour out any remaining water from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank.3. Put 1 Tablespoon of citric acid in the water tank, add just under 100 ml of warm water.4. Leave water for 5 minutes, and then drain the solution from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank.5. Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid Ultrasonic Vibration plate area, which can be gently cleaned with a cotton bud.Never use other acids, enzymes or detergents, as this may risk poisonous gas to be created or cause malfunction. « Show Less
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Cool mist humidifiers are good for just increasing humidity without increasing the temperature. Warm humidifiers are good decongestants -- the warm moist air helps with this -- but they also really heat up the surrounding area and can be more dangerous because of this (I wouldn't run a warm one when nobody is home).
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Yes I had the same problem and ditched it and found a better humidifier. Our unit leaked from the very same spot. Other people have had the problem. We've had this one for about 6 months: Crane Drop Shape Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier with 2.3 Gallon output per day and it seems to be working well. No filters. It's a little bit of a pain to clean, but a little bleach solution and voila, it's clean. For our needs, this has been a much better humidifier and NO LEAKS!!!!
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rinse the entire thing out. Place straight distilled white vinegar into the unit. Run unit with only the distilled vinegar in it for a few hours that should clean it off good luck.
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It's quite simple: you just lift the tank and rinse out the base with cold water (be careful not to get water into the spout). The specs recommend that you disinfect with vinegar every week, but we do it about once a month or so with no adverse effects. The daily (or once every two days) rinse is important though, without that you'll get mineral depositing. What I really like about the humidifier (besides the quiet operation) is that there is no filter. Those things get really dirty really fast because they suck up dust, etc from the air. Instead, the atomizer gives you a cool clean visible mist.
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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!
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I'm going to borrow the answer for someone else as it does work. It's a calcium build up. It'll disable your humidifier altogether if not it's not regularly cleaned. When I first bought the humidifier, I also bought a solution that was supposed to help keep calcium buildup at bay.It didn't.So now I clean the humidifier once a month by letting the heating mechanism soak overnight (or while I'm at work) in vinegar.
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Super easy care! Clean with a cotton swab. I think it says u can use vinegar to sit for a little in the tank but I haven't needed to. Very easy. I use distilled H2O BC I have very hard well water.
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I would not recommend using a solvent with this particular ultrasonic cleaning device. There are other devices out there more suited for this type of task.
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I would use the ezcal. It's a great humidifier if you buy it you won't be disappointed.