https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 21:02:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/humidifier-cleaner#post-2410366 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:00:36 +0000 sapphire 2410366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do the vinegar solution soak and then scrub it out afterward with a clean cloth. I think it does a good job! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/humidifier-cleaner#post-2410208 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:03:37 +0000 TrailRunner 2410208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have best air. I put a capful in the water when I fill it up to keep it clean. I got it off Amazon. There are a few different brands to choose from. </p> <p>Edit: here's a link <a href="http://www.amazon.com/BestAir-3BT-6-Humidifier-Bacteriostatic-Treatment/dp/B000CMHLMG" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/BestAir-3BT-6-Humidifier-Bacteriostatic-Treatment/dp/B000CMHLMG</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/humidifier-cleaner#post-2410207 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:02:06 +0000 LAZB 2410207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We run it through with vinegar/water too, but I think bleaching it every so often is probably a good idea </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/humidifier-cleaner#post-2410203 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:58:44 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2410203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just use vinegar to clean our humidifier. About 1-2 weeks, I just fill it with a vinegar + water solution, swish it around, let it sit for about 30 mins, and rinse out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/humidifier-cleaner#post-2410194 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:49:11 +0000 kiddosc 2410194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Bleach breaks down pretty rapidly into salts and oxygen when exposed to light/air/water. I'm not worried about any sort of residue it leaves behind. Vinegar does not sanitize the way that bleach does. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/humidifier-cleaner#post-2410186 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:39:12 +0000 regberadaisy 2410186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: I do too and am not comfortable putting a bleach solution in something that will be pumping moisture out that we then breathe. I do a vinegar solution instead and it does the job to prevent mold and sliminess. But if I'm going to start using it nightly I think build up will intensify! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/humidifier-cleaner#post-2410176 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:35:21 +0000 kiddosc 2410176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a filter-less humidifier and the manual recommends washing with a bleach solution once a week and letting the unit completely air dry after cleaning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/humidifier-cleaner#post-2410170 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:28:20 +0000 regberadaisy 2410170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll like to start running the humidifier in our girls room nightly to see if it'll help with their chronic "rashy skin" problem. I heard someone mention on here about a tablet you can put into the humidifier to help with cleaning and preventing mold.</p> <p>Anyone know what I'm talking about and have a rec? Will check out trusty Amazon too! ;)</p> <p>Is there anything else you do for routine maintenance? Besides changing the water often and using filtered water. I do both and notice a white film buildup on the side. Not sure if I need to "Demineralization" or "descaling"?? </p>