Do you know how I can clean a warm mist humidifer without using chemicals?

Question

The heating element in my humidifier always gets mineral build-up. The directions tell say to clean it once a week, but they never tell you what you are supposed to use to clean it. On top of that, I can never find the stuff they recommend at the store. I would rather not use CLR or other chemicals to clean it since they run in my kids rooms. Do you have any suggestions for a natural way to clean them that works well to get the deposits to shed away?

Answer 1

try using vinegar

Answer 2

Depending on the makeup of the minerals-- vinegar should work just fine. I would use the cheapest available that has 5% acidity-- which is what helps remove the minerals.
Clorox will clean bacteria/virus but not the minerals. After Clorox is rinsed well, let the container dry-- the remaining clorox will diffuse into the air.
good luck

Answer 3

Maybe some baking soda, as it is used to clean battery acid build up off car batteries.

Answer 4

Vinegar in warm water.
Using bleach isn't harmful, once you rinse it over and over after you use it.

Answer 5

Run diluted vinegar through it.

Answer 6

use apple cider vinegar or u could use baking soda.

Answer 7

use vinager