Clean the Motor of a
You can clean the motor on a Vicks vaporizer with a common household cleaner. Mineral deposits can clog motorized vapor units on Vicks vaporizers after a week or more of use. Water passing through the motor converts to pure water vapor and impurities are left behind. Constriction of the internal parts limits the capacity of the moor to produce vapor and humidify a room. Extend the functionality of a Vicks vaporizer motor with regular cleanings.
Instructions
1. Unplug the Vicks vaporizer. Twist the motorized vapor unit until it pulls free. Lift the motor up and out of the reservoir.
2. Dump the water from the reservoir. Rinse out the reservoir with clean water. Wipe the interior of the reservoir clean.
3. Fill a washtub or sink 4 inches deep with distilled white vinegar. Lower the base of the vapor motor into the vinegar bath. Leave the motor sitting upright in the vinegar for a 10-minute soak.
4. Lift the vapor unit from the vinegar. Allow it to drain. Cover the hole in the base of the vapor your thumb.
5. Pour clean water into the vapor motor through the slots where the steam comes out. Shake the water-filled vapor unit vigorously. Release your finger to drain the water.
6. Plug the hole on the base again. Refill the unit with water. Shake a second time to rinse the unit fully.
7. Remove any trapped particle in the steam release slats with a toothpick. Wipe the outside of the steam motor with a rag soaked in mild dish detergent. Rinse the rag thoroughly and wash away the soap residue.
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