How to distinguish whether a humidifier is good or bad? How to disinfect a humidifier

Humidifiers can increase the humidity of the air. They are very suitable for dry winters and are accepted and used by more and more people. There are many kinds of humidifiers on the market, and the styles are also very beautiful. For many friends who want to buy one, they don’t know which one to choose. Let’s take a look at how to distinguish the quality of humidifiers. I hope it can help you.

Contents of this article

1. How to distinguish whether a humidifier is good or bad

2. How to disinfect a humidifier

3. What is the best way to clean a humidifier?

How to distinguish whether a humidifier is good or bad

1. The humidifier has a beautiful appearance and no scratches. The machine and water tank do not have a strong plastic smell. If you get close and smell it, you can smell a pungent plastic smell. Don't buy it.

2. There is no sterilization device inside the humidifier. If used for a long time, bacteria will easily breed in the water tank. Therefore, it is best not to buy a humidifier that lacks this function.

3. The humidifier does not have a humidity meter, which means that the humidity control effect of the humidifier is poor and the product function is single, so it is best not to buy it.

4. The water mist sprayed by the humidifier has a plastic smell, and the water mist particles are too large, and there is "white powder" deposited on the table. It is best not to buy it.

5. Humidifiers make a lot of noise. When using them, your sleep will be seriously affected or the living environment will become larger. It is best not to buy them.

6. The price of the humidifier is too low, the quality of the internal components is not guaranteed, and the packaging does not contain a warranty card, certificate of conformity, etc. It is best not to buy it.

How to disinfect a humidifier

1. Use a bleach and water solution

Pour about 4L of water and a spoonful of bleach into the water tank, and let the solution sit in the tank for an hour to disinfect the humidifier, then pour out the solution and rinse it with cold water.

Note: Please make sure the water tank is thoroughly cleaned before replacement. Do not let the bleach solution sit in the water tank for more than 1 hour, otherwise the solution will damage the water tank.

2. Use hydrogen peroxide

Pour a few cups of hydrogen peroxide into the water tank and shake the water tank to make sure the bottom and sides of the water tank are covered with hydrogen peroxide. Let the hydrogen peroxide sit in the water tank for an hour, then pour it out and rinse it with cold water.

3. Use vinegar for deep cleaning

Pour a cup of water and about 4L of water into the water tank, then plug in the power supply and let the humidifier run for 1 hour. After 1 hour, pour out the remaining water in the water tank, rinse it with clean water, then pour clean water and let the humidifier run for another hour. Replace it with clean water when using it.

NOTE: Do not run the humidifier indoors while you put vinegar in the tank. This will fill your home with a vinegar smell. Also, do not use bleach or any other chemical for deep cleaning on the working parts of the humidifier. Running the humidifier and running chemicals through the system can cause permanent damage.

What is the best way to clean a humidifier?

First, pour out the old water in the main unit's water tank, and then gently wipe the transducer and sensor with a paper towel. Take an empty cup, mix clean water and white vinegar in a 1:1 ratio, and soak all the parts around the oscillating plate inside the machine with the mixed solution. Pour out the old water, and the scale will appear immediately; pour in the mixture of water and vinegar to soak, and the scale will begin to decompose; then use a cotton swab or chopsticks wrapped in a soft cloth to gently wipe off the water scale in each part. Use a cotton swab dipped in white vinegar solution to clean the main unit and the bottom of the water tank at the same time. After cleaning, rinse with clean water, and basically the task of cleaning the humidifier is completed. To avoid the formation of scale, it is recommended that you try to use pure water or cold boiled water for humidification, because tap water contains a variety of minerals, which will affect its service life. Before using the humidifier every time, you should replace the remaining water in the sink to avoid affecting the air quality at home due to stale water quality.