How often should the water in the humidifier be changed? How often should the humidifier be cleaned?

The purpose of a humidifier is to make people live more comfortably, but if it is not used correctly, it may cause harm to the body. So how often should the water in a humidifier be changed? How often should a humidifier be cleaned?

How often should you change the water in a humidifier?

Every day, pour out the remaining water, wipe it with a soft dry towel, and then replace it with clean water. In addition, disinfect and clean it once a week. After replacing it with clean water, add a small amount of disinfectant, bleach or 3% hydrogen peroxide water, soak it for 20 minutes, and then rinse it until you can no longer smell the disinfectant. Sometimes there may be some scale on it, which can be removed with a soft brush, towel or vinegar soaking, because the scale caused by these minerals will also promote the growth of bacteria, so it must be cleaned regularly.

How often should you clean your humidifier?

It is generally recommended to clean it once a week. If the humidifier is used too much, it is easy to have scale. If it is not cleaned, the scale will hinder the normal operation of the humidifier over time and reduce the life of the humidifier. Cleaning the humidifier once a week can prevent the increase of bacteria and microorganisms in the water and affect your health.

How to clean scale in a humidifier

1. Unplug the power supply first to prevent electric shock from contact with water drops.

2. Disassemble the humidifier for cleaning. The humidifier can be disassembled into three parts: water tank, base, and humidifier atomizer.

3. Water tank cleaning: Soak it in salt water for a while, and then clean it with soap and a brush.

4. Base: First pour out the water in the humidifier, then add a certain amount of water and cleaning powder into the humidifier, hold it with your hands, and shake it gently to allow the water and cleaning powder to fully dissolve. After about 15 minutes, rinse it with clean water.

5. Humidifier atomizer sheet: Spray white vinegar on the atomizer side of the humidifier, wait for about 10 minutes until the vinegar is absorbed into the scale, then wipe the humidifier atomizer sheet clean with a soft cloth, repeat the operation about 3 times.

6. After cleaning the humidifier with clean water, wipe off the water with a clean towel and place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry.

Can I sleep with a humidifier on?

If the indoor air is relatively dry, you can turn on the humidifier at night. A humidifier is an electrical appliance used to increase the humidity in the room. If the air in the bedroom is relatively dry, you can turn on the humidifier in the bedroom and turn on the humidifier when you go to bed at night. Just be careful not to turn on the humidifier too close to your head when you sleep at night. If the humidifier is too close to your head when you sleep at night, it is easy to cause discomfort in your mouth and nose, which is not good for your health.