How to Get Rid of White Dust in a Humidifer
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Unplug the humidifier and pour any water out of the tank. Completely wipe all inner and outer surfaces of the humidifier with a damp cloth.
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Disinfect your humidifier with vinegar every second or third day when using it daily. Unplug the humidifier and pour any water out of the tank. Pour white vinegar into the base of the unit to help remove deposits and white film from the tank. Allow to sit for up to an hour. Saturate a cloth with vinegar and wipe the outer surfaces also.
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Disinfect the humidifier with hydrogen peroxide once per week. Unplug the unit and thoroughly wipe down all inner and outer surfaces with a cloth saturated in hydrogen peroxide. Rinse any residues off before using the humidifier again.
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Clean the humidifier with water and bleach once per week. Unplug the unit and mix 1 tsp. of bleach to 1 gallon of water and pour it into the humidifier base. Allow it to sit for 1 hour.
