It's easy to clean your Crane humidifier.You don't need anything more than water, a soft cloth, and a dash of white vinegar.After you separate the water tank from the base, you will need to clean each part separately.If you want to wipe the base dry, you can use a soft cloth.
Step 1: You need to gather your supplies.
If you want to clean your Crane humidifier, you will need water and white vinegar.If you choose to dry the base by hand instead of letting it air dry, you will need a soft, clean cloth.
Step 2: The humidifier needs to be unplugged.
You should not attempt to clean your Crane humidifier while it is plugged in.It could cause injury to you or damage to the machine.If you want to clean the humidifier, make sure you turn it off and don't use the power source.
Step 3: The water tank should be separated from the base.
The water tank needs to be removed from the base of the humidifier.Each part will be cleaned separately.As you prepare to clean it, separate these parts of the humidifier.
Step 4: Remove all accessories.
If your humidifier has accessories, you need to remove them.The base and the humidifier tank need to be cleaned separately.
Step 5: Put water in the tank.
Remove the water tank from the base.The tank should be filled to or just below the maximum fill line.
Step 6: White vinegar can be added to the tank.
Measure out a small amount of white vinegar.It is a good idea to add the vinegar to the tank.For larger humidifiers, like the Crane SmartDrop, you can add up to three ounces of white vinegar.
Step 7: Shake the tank as much as you can.
Attach the cap to the tank after you add the water and water.Hold the tank with two hands and shake it vigorously.You should shake the tank for at least 30 seconds.
Step 8: The tank should be emptied, washed, and dried.
Remove the cap after you have shaken the solution in the tank.Put the solution in the drain of the sink or bathtub.The tank should be rinse with water.Allow it to dry.
Step 9: The accessories need to be cleaned.
If you have a humidifier that has accessories, you will need to soak them in a solution of two and a half cups of white and one gallon of water for 10 minutes.Air dry the accessories.There is a soft cloth or cotton swab that you can use to scrub away any build-up on these accessories.
Step 10: The base should be filled with water.
The base should be filled with water after you removed the tank.The base needs to be filled up to the maximum line.
Step 11: White vinegar should be added.
You will need to add white vinegar to the base after you have filled the humidifier base with water.Add the white vinegar to the water in the base.Allow the water and water to sit in the base for 30 minutes.
Step 12: The base should be empty.
The base of the sink or bathtub should be emptied of water and vinegar.You need to empty the solution from the base.
Step 13: The nooks and crevices need to be cleaned.
There can be sludge in the base.If this is the case, you can use a soft cloth or cotton swab to scrub out any hard-to-reach areas.
Step 14: The base needs to be washed and dried.
The base should be washed with cool water.Allow the base to dry before you use it again.The base can be wiped dry with a soft cloth.