How to descale your DreamWell™ pump & tank
Regular descaling helps keep your humidifier working its best by removing mineral buildup from the tank and pump. Follow the steps below to clean your humidifier using citric acid descaling powder.
Step 1: Mix the Descaling Solution
First, fill the tank with the recommended amount of water. Then add the descaling powder and mix well.
For monthly maintenance
Use a 2% descaling solution.
Step 2: Let the tank & pump soak
- Remove the sponge pre-filter from the pump and place it directly in the tank.
- Place the pump into the tank as you normally would during assembly.
- Make sure the bottom half of the pump is fully submerged in the descaling solution.
- Let the tank, pump, and sponge pre-filter soak for 2 hours.
Your humidifier is now ready to use.
For heavy buildup or pump issues
Use a stronger 4% descaling solution.
- Smaller tanks: Add 2 pouches (2 oz total) of descaling powder to 1.5 L (0.4 gal) of water.
- Larger tanks: Add 4 pouches (4 oz total) of descaling powder to 3.0 L (0.8 gal) of water.
Important: The tank should be about halfway full. Always add the water first, then the descaling powder.