How to Clean Your Carepod
Humidifiers are a great addition to your home. With added moisture to the air, you'll find that some of your most annoying health woes will disappear -- dry skin, sore throats, stuffy noses.
However, lately it has come to many's attention that some humidifier models can be a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. With lots of surface area and ample amounts of water, if forgotten about, microbes can grow.
Luckily, unlike other humidifiers, Carepod stainless steel humidifiers are easy to clean with just three simple steps. And -- it's 99.99% sterilizable!
So, without further ado, let's get into it.
Weekly Cleaning
Step 1: Disassemble
The first step of your cleaning process is to separate your humidifier into 4 parts.
Remove the white oscillator wand from the appliance and set it aside. Then, lift the top of the humidifier and detach the stainless steel cover.
The last part you will be left with is the water tank.
To review -- disassemble the humidifier into 4 parts:
- Oscillator wand
- Main body
- Cover
- Water Tank
Step 2: Gently Clean the Wand
First, take the oscillator wand that you set aside.
Using a toothbrush, gently clean the bottom half with soap, water and a soft sponge. Be careful not to soak the oscillator in boiling water.
Step 3: Clean or Boil to Sterilize Stainless Steel Parts
You may wash the stainless steel humidifier cover and water tank with one of two ways:
- Gently hand wash with soap and water
- Sterilizing in boiling water
To hand wash, clean with a soft sponge to ensure the stainless steel humidifier inner lid cover and water tank are fully cleaned.
To sterilize, you may fill the water tank with boiling water and place the cover inside. We recommend placing the tank and the bottom part of the lid in a basin of boiling water for just 1-2 minutes.
Either way, the cleaning process is fairly simple and will ensure your humidifier is sterilized.
Allow the water tank to cool before throwing out the water.
Note: Do not wash the main body with water, as this can cause damage.
Step 4: Wipe Dry
Once done, wipe the oscillator, cover, and water tank with a towel in order to dry. You may also wipe the main body with a dry towel, to remove any dust or impurities.
And... All Done!
See how simple it is to clean your Carepod? With just 3 steps, you'll be done in no time -- use this free time however you like!
How to Clean a Regular Humidifier
As other humidifiers are not built with the same materials as Carepod and do not have easily accessible parts, the cleaning process will be different.
To begin, it is recommended that the water in your humidifier is replaced daily. The water in your humidifier is the water in your air, and you want to ensure that it is fresh and clean.
It is essential that you thoroughly clean the inside of your humidifier at least once a week (although daily cleaning is recommended). This may vary depending on the model, but here is a general guide to disinfecting.
- Disassemble - Separate any parts that are detachable. This way, you can be clean the surrounding areas.
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Clean with white vinegar - Rinse and soak all parts of your humidifier with white vinegar or a white vinegar and water solution for about 20 minutes. Use a toothbrush or cleaning brush to get hard to reach crevices.
- Rinse with Water - After removing the white vinegar, rinse the humidifier parts thoroughly with water.
- Dry - For all the areas of your humidifier that can be reached by hand, dry with a clean towel. For unreachable areas, let them air dry.
Final Thoughts
Carepod saves you valuable time, by being easy to clean, without requiring any chemicals for cleaning.
And, not only is Carepod's maintenance painless -- it is much safer than traditional humidifiers.
As every nook and cranny of the humidifier can be truly seen and reached by hand, it is easy to ensure that there is no hidden mold and bacteria growth behind the scenes.
If you'd like to learn more about Carepod, explore our website here.