How To Install Demineralization Cartridge In Homedics Humidifier

Do you want to know how to install a demineralization cartridge in a Homedics humidifier?

If you would like to use tap water in an ultrasonic humidifier and save the money you would have spent on distilled water, buy a demineralization cartridge

In the past, we have seen how a demineralization cartridge stops humidifier white dust.

The good thing is that you can clean a demineralization cartridge and reuse it. But does it work in every humidifier?

Specifically, we are going to see how to install a demineralization cartridge in your Homedics humidifier.

How a demineralization cartridge helps

How a demineralization cartridge helps

This cartridge can be used in a dehumidifier tank to remove minerals, reduce water hardness, and remove humidifier white dust.

Not all humidifiers cause white dust. It is the ultrasonic humidifiers that are notorious for this.

While white dust is generally not harmful to your health, it can lead to humidifier sickness symptoms, especially if you have breathing complications and you inhale it.

Not only can you use a demineralization cartridge in a Levoit humidifier, HoMedics humidifier or any other, but you can also use it in your water storage tanks.

Where does the demineralization cartridge go in the HoMedics humidifier?

The cartridge goes inside the tank. Just pour in the water and drop it inside before you replace the tank on the humidifier.

Thankfully, you can buy HoMedics demineralization cartridges for a humidifier on Amazon.com. They come in several pieces, so you can use them for longer.

how to install a demineralization cartridge in Homedics humidifier

There is no installation required for the demineralization cartridge in the humidifier. You just need to drop it in the tank, and that’s all!

In another post, we saw a few reasons for HoMedics humidifier not working properly. If it is leaving behind humidifier white dust, a demineralization cartridge is going to help.

In the Pure Enrichment humidifier instructions, we said when cleaning it, you should remove, and clean all the accessories you might be using in the tank.

A demineralization cartridge is one of the accessories. It is washable, but many humidifier instructions say you should replace it after 40 fillings in the humidifier tank.

If you are not sure, just change them once you notice the return of pale dust on your surfaces.

Remember, the cartridge is in contact with water all the time. It can develop mold and mold toxicity symptoms in children, adults, and pets.

How long does a demineralization cartridge last?

If your humidifier comes with demineralization cartridges, there will be information regarding when to change them.

However, even if this information is not included in the Honeywell humidifier instructions (used for demonstration purposes), it is advisable to change it after 500 hours of usage.

But 500 hours can be quite hard to keep track of, you know, every time you run your humidifier. Therefore, change the cartridges after 30 or 40 humidifier tank fillings.

Since the cartridges are washable, please wash yours every time you are cleaning a cool mist humidifier.

If they have microbes, they will be released with the mist, which will affect the health of every person who inhales it.

How to use Crane humidifier demineralization filter to prevent white dust

How to use Crane humidifier demineralization filter to prevent white dust

Not all ultrasonic humidifiers come with, or can be used with, a demineralization cartridge. Some, such as the Crane humidifiers, can come with a demineralization filter.

It works the same way as a demineralization cartridge, only that it requires some type of installation. Instead of using the tank cap, you will use the demineralization filter.

Of course, there will be more information in the Crane humidifier instructions if it comes with the filter.

The Crane humidifier filter that you can buy on Amazon.com also has antimicrobial features. It can kill microbes that would otherwise be released into your indoor air with the mist.

The instructions for how long to use the humidifier filters from Crane are almost similar to those of the cartridges. Replace them after 30 to 40 tank fillings.

Also, use them in tanks exceeding 0.5 gallons in capacity.

This demineralization filter is compatible with all portable Crane humidifiers. Since the tank openings of humidifiers may not be the same, it is not advisable to buy this filter from another brand.

How to demineralize water for a humidifier

There are a few ways to do this.

First, you can use humidifier tablets in an ultrasonic humidifier. They will prevent the release of minerals found in your tap water in the mist.

Secondly, you can use a Crane demineralization filter if you have a unit from this brand. The filters take the place of the tank cap and are compatible with all Crane humidifier models.

Thirdly, you can use a demineralization cartridge, such as one you can get from HoMedics, which is dropped into the tank and can work with all humidifiers.

Fourthly, boiling water for humidifier removes excess minerals. Not everything, but it is better than nothing.

Fifthly, there are many, more advanced methods of removing minerals from your water. They include filtration and reverse osmosis methods. Because of their cost, it is preferable to use humidifier tablets.

Final Thoughts

There is not much information on how to install a demineralization cartridge in a HoMedics humidifier.  It is a pick-and-play type of accessory.

Also, just as we said that you can use a Vicks humidifier without Vapopads, you can use any humidifier without a demineralization cartridge.

Using a white dust cartridge is so easy. Just drop it in the tank. If it comes in the form of a filter, just use it in place of the tank cap.