{"id":3448,"date":"2013-06-08T15:15:27","date_gmt":"2013-06-08T15:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=3448"},"modified":"2013-06-08T15:24:11","modified_gmt":"2013-06-08T15:24:11","slug":"cleaning-my-humidifier-holmes-hm5460","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=3448","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning my Humidifier: Holmes hm5460"},"content":{"rendered":"

The hardest part is the heating unit. Here's the cleaning instructions<\/a>:
\nThe Holmes HM5460 is a \"warm mist\" humidifier, meaning that the device treats the air in a room by using a heating element to turn water into steam. In order to ensure that you use the humidifier in as safe a manner as possible, it is important to perform regular cleanings to disinfect the device's water tank and reservoir. Descaling is another aspect of the cleaning process--this involves removing any mineral buildup left behind by the evaporated water.<\/p>\n

Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn off the humidifier and pull the device's power plug free of the wall outlet. Allow the device to cool for 15 to 30 minutes before proceeding.<\/p>\n

Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wind the power cord up into a loop, and then pass one hand through the loop. Lift the humidifier by its base unit and carry the device over to a sink. Remove your hand from the looped cord. Detach the humidifier's water tank from the base unit. Remove the cap located at the end of the water tank and pour any leftover water into the sink.<\/p>\n

Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use a brush or sponge to wipe away any mineral deposits that may have built up on the interior of the humidifier's base unit. Fill the base unit's reservoir with white vinegar and leave the vinegar to sit for 20 minutes, and then rinse the reservoir clean. Repeat with the water tank.<\/p>\n

Step 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fill a bucket or large pot with 1 gallon of water. Add 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach to the water, and stir the water with a large spoon. Fill a measuring cup with the solution. Pour the solution into the reservoir. Leave the solution to sit for 20 minutes. Empty the solution into the sink and rinse the reservoir repeatedly, until no residual odor remains. Repeat with the water tank.<\/p>\n

Step 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Insert your hand into the loop of power cord. Lift the humidifier's base unit and return the device to its original position. Fill the water tank and replace the cap. Reinstall the water tank into the base unit. Unwind the power cord and insert the plug into a wall outlet. Activate the humidifier.<\/p>\n

Tips and Warnings<\/p>\n

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