You need to clean a Vicks Warm Mist humidifier weekly to avoid mineral scale build-up and to prevent bacteria from growing in the water tank. This will prolong the life of your humidifier and ensure the quality of the air.
Things You Will Need
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Take the water tank off the unit and empty any excess water. Fill with 1 teaspoon of bleach mixed with 1 gallon of water and let soak for 20 minutes, shaking every few minutes.
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Remove the medicine cup from the top of the cooling chamber then carefully lift the cooling chamber from the base. Take the removable water tray off the base.
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Rinse the water tray then soak it and the heating chamber in white vinegar for 20 minutes. This will remove any mineral scale buildup.
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Dump the vinegar out of the heating chamber and water tray. Wipe with a cloth dampened with vinegar.
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Dump out the water tank and rinse until all traces of bleach are removed. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
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Wash the water tray, medicine cup and cooling chamber on the top shelf of your dishwasher to disinfect.
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Wipe down all surfaces with a cloth soaked in diluted bleach. Wipe clean with a cloth dampened only with water to remove traces of bleach.
The Drip Cap
- Humidifiers add moisture to the air during long dry winters.
- Vicks humidifiers go a step further and release medication into the air to help ease sore throats and coughs.
- Wipe with a cloth dampened with vinegar.
- Dump out the water tank and rinse until all traces of bleach are removed.