What is the best way to get mineral deposits off the heating elements in my warm-mist vaporizer?

Question

Basically, there are two long, round, vertical heating elements that boil the water and give off steam. Mineral deposits build up on them and reduce the effectivness. Every week or so I have to scrape it off with a knife- this can't be the best solution. I tried soaking in viniger but didn't work too well. Thanks for any suggestions!

Answer 1

Good suggestion. Better to replace the same immediately. Otherwise it will not work.

Answer 2

Try running it for a while (two hours) with vinegar about two cups to a gallon and see if the scale doesn't come off easier.

Answer 3

Lime away