Mold can even grow in humidifiers!
Hello. I'm Totonoe-ri, an organization advisor and interior coordinator.
Autumn and winter are dry seasons, so humidifiers are often used. Humidifiers are machines where mold can easily grow, especially when conditions like high temperature and humidity, dirt, and limescale are present.
My throat gets dry easily, so I can't do without a humidifier in winter. However, I was a little alarmed when I saw a TV program that said mold can easily grow in them.
To prevent mold growth, the following are basic steps for hygienic use:
- Empty the water tank completely every time.
- Change the water daily.
- When not in use, always drain the water from the tank and dry it.
- Don't overuse the filter.
- Clean regularly with a cloth or cotton swab lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
What happens if you continue to use a moldy humidifier?
Continuing to use a moldy humidifier significantly increases the risk of adverse effects on your throat and lungs.
Common symptoms include coughing, phlegm, chest pain, fever, and general fatigue, which are similar to cold symptoms.
Also, continuing to use a moldy humidifier significantly increases the risk of adverse effects on your throat and lungs.
Common symptoms include coughing, phlegm, chest pain, fever, and general fatigue, which are similar to cold symptoms.
Therefore, if mold has grown, it is recommended to disassemble the parts and clean them thoroughly.
- Boil baking soda water.
- Let the baking soda water cool.
- Remove the moldy parts.
- Soak and wash them.
- Rinse them.
- Dry them thoroughly.
If you're not going to use it for a long time, always disassemble and clean it before storing.
Is it okay to use Mold Killer or bleach for cleaning?
Many people might choose these chlorine-based bleaches because they want to remove dirt powerfully!
Chlorine-based bleaches can have adverse effects if they come into contact with the body, and there is a risk of blindness if they get into the eyes, so use them with extreme caution.
However, it is dangerous to use them for cleaning humidifier tanks, etc., as there is a risk of inhaling vaporized residue.
Also, limescale doesn't dissolve with chlorine-based bleach, so it's best to avoid it if possible.
Is the high-end humidifier Airdog moi maintenance-free?
Airdog moi, part of the Airdog series known for high-end air purifiers, is an evaporative humidifier equipped with an ozone generator, boasting a maximum airflow of 120m³/h. It can circulate the air in a 30-tatami mat room in an hour.
That's powerful!
It's a new concept that sterilizes the water in the tank with ozone and humidifies with clean water, but that doesn't mean it requires no maintenance at all.
Here's how to maintain the Airdog moi:
- Open the main unit's lid and remove the dust collection filter.
- Apply neutral detergent and wash with water using the included brush.
- Allow to dry completely for a full day.
- Once dry, return it to the main unit.
Maintenance frequency is approximately once every six months for the ozone removal filter and once every two months for other parts.
Also, if the water in the tank has been stored for a while without use, there's a possibility that bacteria have grown, so it's always safer to replace the water before use.
Regular maintenance is recommended to create a hygienic environment.
This is the ultimate product to use before humidifier season begins! Please give it a try!
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