The wick filter may develop a white/yellow buildup or slight odor after some use. Mineral deposits and other debris, that originated in the water used to fill the humidifier, that have been trapped by the wick filter cause this buildup and staining
Your wick filter should be cleaned once a month following the below steps.
- Remove the wick filter from the filter cage and rinse the wick filter under running water to quickly remove residue.
- For a deeper clean, soak the filter in a mild or acid cleanser. 20g citric acid for every 1L of water for 1 hour. After soaking, rinse well under running tap water according to the instructions in the user manual.