Clean your humidifier at least once a week, or more frequently with regular usage. Always disconnect the device from power prior to cleaning.
- Water tank: Clean the water tank using a mild detergent. Wipe the water tank dry before reassembling.
- Wick filter: Soak with mild or acid cleanser. 20g citric acid for every 1L of water for 1 hour. Rinse well under running tap water
- Upper Body: Wipe the body with a soft, dry, or damp cloth to remove dust. Do not submerge in water.
To descale the tank and pump soak in a citric acid solution according to the below instructions.
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Mix citric acid powder with water only. Before starting descaling process, unplug the device and clean visible scale from inner tank surfaces by running under fresh water and wiping away scale with clean towel. Fill the tank with water then add citric acid to below concentrations.
For regular descaling maintenance (recommended monthly) use a 2% citric acid solution. For smaller tanks mix 1 pouch (1oz) of descaling powder in 1.5L (0.4 Gallons) of water. For larger tanks, mix 2 pouches (2oz) of descaling powder in 3.0L (0.8 Gallons) of water.
If you are experiencing an issue with your pump or observe heavy scale in the tank, use a 4% citric acid solution. For smaller tanks mix 2 pouches (2oz) of descaling powder in 1.5L (0.4 Gallons) of water. For larger tanks, mix 2 pouches (4oz of descaling powder) in 3.0L (0.8 Gallons) of water.
After the citric acid solution is mixed in the tank, remove the sponge prefilter from the pump, place it into the tank and then submerge the pump into the tank per regular assembly instructions, the bottom half of the pump should be fully submerged in the citric acid solution. Allow the pump and tank to soak in the solution for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, remove the pump from the tank, rinse the pump and tank separately under fresh water
Reassemble the device and fill with fresh water for the next use.
For more information regarding your Humidifier maintenance, please check out our Humidifier Care Page here: https://www.blueair.com/pages/humidifier-care-page