how to clean the tank? How can I clean the tank and get rid of that stuff?
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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.
1924715
Use clean water. It doesn't get gross. Had ours for years, very easy to clean.
2058058
I don't currently have that problem here but at my previous residence I used vinegar to clean the top and the tool to scale the tank input if you have very hard water you may want to use a filter.
993094
The unit is easy to clean and rhw manufacturer directions recommend it be cleaned weekly. I soak the inside of the tank and base with a water/ vinegar mixture and then wipe down the inside of the base.
839552
on top of the clear dirty watertank sits the blue holder containing the filter, at this seam in the front is fhe half ovel lip like latch, which is recessed on the bottom, place your fingers into this recessed part and your thumb unto of the gray part, which sits right on top of the blue part, depress thumb and tip the watertank with the filter holder forward toward you and slightly lift up and out, for the soap solution tank, you place your fingers directly into the recessed area under the tank and your thumb on top of the tank, depress you fingers,wigglge a bit while pulling the tank out, i hope this helps and is not too convoluted, enjoy the cleaner, it has helped me a great deal, liane on top of the clear dirty watertank sits the blue holder containing the filter, at this seam in the front is fhe half ovel lip like latch, which is recessed on the bottom, place your fingers into this recessed part and your thumb unto of the gray part, which sits right on top of the blue part, depress thumb and tip the watertank with the filter holder forward toward you and slightly lift up and out, for the soap solution tank, you place your fingers directly into the recessed area under the tank and your thumb on top of the tank, depress you fingers,wigglge a bit while pulling the tank out,... » Read More on top of the clear dirty watertank sits the blue holder containing the filter, at this seam in the front is fhe half ovel lip like latch, which is recessed on the bottom, place your fingers into this recessed part and your thumb unto of the gray part, which sits right on top of the blue part, depress thumb and tip the watertank with the filter holder forward toward you and slightly lift up and out, for the soap solution tank, you place your fingers directly into the recessed area under the tank and your thumb on top of the tank, depress you fingers,wigglge a bit while pulling the tank out, i hope this helps and is not too convoluted, enjoy the cleaner, it has helped me a great deal, liane « Show Less
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Just hose it off, wipe any dirty area's with mild cleaning solution, we use Simple Green to wipe area's then hose off.
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I am not sure how to take it off the tank. Is that what you mean? Mine is woking good still. But I have a little tip that you might try. Let pure some oil (cooking oil, any kind) around the subject that you want to remove it. Make sure the oil insinuate between your tank and the light handle then take a thin knife , using a top point cleave them little by little from the outside in add more oil as need. The oil help to remove the glue. Remember the tank is glass so you have to be calm and patient when doing this job. Hope this help and hope my English is well enough.
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I believe the instructions say to use tap water and empty the tank when you finish. I always used distilled water anyway.
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I just rinse it out and turn it on to make sure the water tube is clear. I use it in the shower, so everything seems to stay very clean. The tank does disconnect completely....a long bottle brush would easily clean it.
942534
Just clean it with water. I fill up the water every couple hours. So It can get cooler.
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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.
816165
The tank does not require cleaning unless the system is not in use for a long period of time. Usually, flushing the tank once would be enough.
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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.
547659
I clean mine out as per instructions. Once a month, especially the bottom tank. Doesn't hurt to give those black filters a light scrub every so often.
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.
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I would clean and do a full water change once a week. The filters are easy to find on amazon for cheap too and should be changed out every 6 weeks or so. Other than full water change and just wiping down with a paper towel, it's a pretty low maintenance tank.
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Weekly. Just pour vinegar and water in the tank and swish around, then pour that mixture in to the basin and use a cloth to wash the basin. Let air dry. On a daily basis, this unit is very easy to transport so you can pour out all of the water and rinse it. If you're not using it constantly just leave it all apart to air dry until you need it again. This unit is so easy to maintain!I saw a cleaning video somewhere for this unit-google it and you should find it.