Did you know the number one cause of a vaporiser’s poor performance or failure to steam, is mineral build up from not being cleaned properly?

Here’s how and why.

How mineral deposits affect your vaporiser

The water in a warm steam vaporiser is ‘boiled’ by a heating element inside the plastic part that’s connected to the power plug (the heating module).  The heat helps kill any microbes and bugs in the water, producing a clean, sanitised steam output.  The purity of the steam doesn’t change no matter how dirty the water gets; however, inside, the heating element can become vulnerable to build-up from minerals. Calcium and magnesium in the tap water form a salty “crust” which sticks to the heating element.  This insulating layer of crust means it produces less heat, boils the water at a lower temperature and produces less steam. 

Over time the deposits can begin to corrode and disintegrate the heating element itself (see pictures).  The heating module can also become excessively hot, and possibly damaged, as blocked heat radiates upwards rather than into the water.

How can you tell if your vaporiser is steaming poorly?

Sometimes it’s hard to tell.  A ‘dirty’ vaporiser might not have actually broken down yet, but it could be running at much less than its peak efficiency.  You might see less steam coming out.  You might hear it spitting or spurting.   Or you might not.  You may not realise it is running poorly until it stops altogether.

Your vaporiser’s best friend – cleaning tablets

Solution?  Maintaining your vaporiser correctly from the start will help get the best out of your investment – both for your family’s health and your budget.