How to Get Rid of White Dust From a Cool-Air Humidifier

Humidifiers add moisture to the air in your house to lessen the dryness that may cause respiratory and skin problems. When using a cool-air humidifier, you may find white dust forming around it. This is caused by the minerals in the water you are using.

Things You'll Need

• Distilled water

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off and unplug the humidifier.

   • 2

     Remove all the water from the humidifier.

   • 3

     Rinse the humidifier with distilled water, and let it dry. If it is a nice day, let the humidifier sit outside for a couple of hours.

   • 4

     Fill the humidifier with distilled water, plug it in, and turn it on. Continue to use only distilled water in the humidifier.