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Regular cleaning is important for preventing mold,
mildew, and other bacterial growth in your humidifier.
It also keeps your Horizon working its best.
1. Let the unit run until it’s empty, then turn it off and
unplug it.
2. Remove the wicks and wick housings from the cabinet.
Throw your wicks away if it is time to replace them.
Otherwise, put them in a sink while you finish cleaning
your Horizon.
3. Pour out any remaining water from the cabinet.
4. Fill the cabinet half-full with water and add 1 cup of
white vinegar. Let sit for 20 minutes.
To disinfect,
replace the vinegar with 1 teaspoon of bleach.
Do not
mix vinegar and bleach.
5. After 20 minutes, empty the cabinet.
6. Dampen a sponge with white vinegar and wipe down
the cabinet and wick housings. Rinse everything
thoroughly.
To disinfect, replace the vinegar with
bleach. Wipe down the wick housings and cabinet
interior
only.
7. Wipe everything dry and replace the wicks, if needed.
Then reassemble.
When storing your Horizon
, discard the used wicks and
disinfect the unit using the directions above. Dry the unit
thoroughly, and store in a temperature-regulated area. Do not
install new wicks until you are ready to use your humidifier again.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR HORIZON
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