How to Clean Vicks Cool Mist Humidifier - Disinifecting with Bleach

[@robinh9047]

Thanks for this video! My humidifier got all moldy last year so I've vowed to clean it regularly this year.

[@stephenflynn4537]

Thank you. These are best instructions that I've found on KZbin.

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

So glad the video helped out!

[@TH-og7rm]

where do i buy that descaler cartridge?

[@kc4985]

Bless you for making the cleaning and disinfecting videos!!

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you, a very good presentation! have a great day!

[@bonniewalker6842]

You need to turn tank upside down to clean the bottom of tank .

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

Thanks! I will have to try that next time!

[@cutenobi]

Thanks for showing every step.

[@Chimichangoo]

This helped so much thank you!!! I wanted to know if I air dry it with a hair dryer is it okay???

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

Yes that definitely works to speed up the process! I usually will still leave it out for a while to make sure everything dried out but it helps speeds it up!

[@melindaelmer313]

just use paper towels or a dish towel to dry the inside

[@karenmontoya9964]

I have this humidifier, can I use it without the filter? Or I have to buy it anyway?

[@austinmckenzie6252]

Mime sat for a while and has a lot of build up in the bottom of the tank. Pretty nasty. How do u clean the bottom of the tank? On the inside?

[@ShrinkHouseGamer]

Do you recommend doing this process before the first use

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

I never have done it before a first use.

[@flclub54]

I would. Better to be safe than sorry.

[@shanawilliams4310]

Thanks so much for this very helpful video. I lost my manual

[@melindaelmer313]

It looks like you're holding the tablespoon measure...? is it one TEASPOON or TABLESPOON? Thank you.

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

The directions say to use 1 tsp of bleach per gallon of water. Sorry it took me so long to respond!

[@xavierromerooasmbb]

Can’t we just dry it with a towel I have Vicks white humidifier

[@rosebugdiaz2389]

Okay what is the name for the cartridge you use I can’t find it on the Internet?

[@1redclover]

The brand I always find at Target is Protec Demineralization Cartridge

[@1redclover]

Protec Demineralization Cartridge

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

1redclover is right it is the Protec Demineralization Cartridge and you can get them on Amazon.com.

[@fvtampa]

Can you wipe it out with a clean washcloth for paper towel

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

Yes I believe you can as long as it doesn't leave lint or any pieces behind. :)

[@maxinelang4512]

My humidifier calls for a cleaner capsule for rescaling. I’m unable to find will the vinager

[@lavendabalderas4378]

Can you use it right after disinfecting it?

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

As long as I rinse mine out really well then yes I use it again right after a cleaning.

[@jsleejr87]

Thank you for the great video!

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

My pleasure!

[@vanessamartinez7417]

Do you have to let it dry on it’s own? Or can you try drying it on your own with a cloth or paper towels?

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

I usually let mine dry on it's own because I literally just disinfected it and I always wonder what fuzzies and hair I'm putting in the tank when I wipe it down with a towel. Now some people have suggested using a hair dryer to speed up drying it and I have done that once or twice.

[@nabilamoosa561]

Looking at that tap running, makes me anxious seeing so much water being wasted. Informative video though thank you

[@japor46]

Very helpful however, you could have turned off the faucet while you did the video.

[@easyaspiehowtovideos]

True! I got caught up in making the video but that is something to work on next time! Thanks!

[@simon1125]

To much work

[@brendavasquez1720]

Simon Kiflom what’s better?