why is there white residue on the bottom of the Versavac after intial use?
1644790
I don't see that just that it's dirty. I put it in a bucket- not too deep- in clean water and turn the machine on to clean. Hope this helps you. Sandy
1550922
No, it does leave a white residue that's a pain to remove(especially when it drys). The residue isn't permanent though. The places I had issues with was the rubber window seals and the plastic grill on the front end.
1827987
Lana A., I've had this heater installed for 1 1/2 years and I've seen no discoloration of the cover...What could be making a change in color could be smoking by someone near to the unit as the nicotine from the smoke can discolor the plastic..Otherthan that perhaps a chemical you're using in the bath? A disinfectant for something else...Again, I've had no perceptible changein the color of the plastic cover....Hope this helps.P. Brennan
865138
I have the same issue. I think the white build-up and orange or brown staining on your towel is burnt residue from suspended particulates in the water and/or from the egg shells. I switched to using distilled water and still have the problem, but much less so. I don't think the residue is harmful. I use a damp no-scratch scouring pad with a dab of dish soap, then scrub and scrub to remove the residue, then use a clean damp towel to clean off any remaining soap.
1937107
If the iRoller is leaving white scuff marks it is defective. and should be returned for a new one or a refund.
330028
This is an evaporative humidifier. The ones that cause the white residue are mist humidifiers. Evaporative units blow air across a wick filter. Water crawls up the wick and evaporates as the dry air passes over it. The mist types pushes tiny water droplets into the air to float away and dry before they land on something. Because all tap water has mineral content, when the mist dries the minerals are left in the air to settle as dust. You're also breathing in these minerals as well, though the amounts are so small that it is insignificant for most people. However, some people with breathing problems shouldn't use mist units. This includes all smokers, as smoking disables the action of motile cilia in the trachea, which normally sweep mucus and dirt out of the lungs.
1504063
I believe that is carbon residue. Before you install the filter for the very first time, rinse it thoroughly with tap water
387520
Minerals from tap water cause the white film. Just use distilled water instead.
872585
There is a slight machine oil oder the first few times used, it goes away. I use it everyday and it replaced same model that was over 20 yrs old that I damaged.
1266829
I haven't had this problem but there is a small rubber plate at the bottom of the unit - if you unscrew it, there might be a clog in there. Also, replace the filters which might be dirty. I'm probably stating the obvious but also make sure the hand held nozzle is secure in the side. Hope that helped a bit. I've had my vaccum for 3 years now and haven't had any problems.
1028266
Same thing happened to me. I just started to take it apart to clean it then the bottom part released. Hope this helps
912095
The smell was not bad on mine, but if it were, I would wipe it down with a solution of 3:1 white vinegar and water. Hope this helps.
2208522
i don't have any issue, probably because i clean mine every day after i use it and once a week automatically soak the unit in a mild solution of baking soda and vinegar in water - like i do with my toothbrush.
746805
I'm sorry but I haven't had this problem so I'm unable to offer a "real" solution. I would suggest, however, that you be certain the area you're cleaning has been vacuumed very thoroughly prior to cleaning.
1511574
It appears on the rubber feet especially on the bottom. My Mother found out if you wipe it off after each use it will help.
934924
I experienced this problem initially but only after the kids used hot chocolate. I found that running a clear cup through the Vue after making hot chocolate, cappucino, etc. clears any residue and keeps the nozzles clean. I occasionally clean the nozzles with a paper clip as others have advised.
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I think mine was doing that as well. We threw it out. I scrubbed it and it was still discolored.