Category: Maintenance
18 January 2011
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Many water ionizer companies now offer cleaning cartridges to help remove mineral buildup inside their machines. These are convenient but can be costly. Here is an affordable “do it yourself” cleaning method that will work with any water ionizer.
For the cost of a small aquarium pump ($15 – $40) and vinegar or citric acid powder, you can keep your water ionizer clean, free of mineral scale buildup and performing at its best for years to come.
30 November 2010
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A common question water ionizer shoppers ask is “How will I know it’s time to change the filters in my water ionizer?”
Every water ionizer will have a filter life indicator that tells you it’s time to change the filter – but you can’t always rely on your water ionizer’s internal filter life mechanism.
Here are some things you should know about your water ionizer’s “true” filter life and tips to ensure you’re changing the filters when they really need to be changed…
19 November 2010
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Enagic recommends cleaning your kangen water machine on a regular basis. They have designed a cleaning system to make this easier and more convenient.
The cleaning procedure is relatively simple and the new E-cleaner system is much more affordable than the original one-time-use cleaning cartridges the company previously used. You can work your Enagic cleaning into your regular home cleaning schedule or make it an overnight process – starting and finishing the cleaning process only takes a few minutes but you’ll need to let the machine “soak” to properly remove any scale buildup.
Here’s how the E-cleaner system works and where you can get yours…
11 November 2010
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Chanson’s water ionizers have an automated cleaning cycle triggered by an internal sensor, however the company recommends customers manually clean their units at least once every 12 months. This routine maintenance will ensure the long-term effectiveness of your Chanson water ionizer.
While the company recommends going through the cleaning procedure at least once a year, testing your water ionizer every four to six weeks will let you know if you need to go through the process more often.
This article details the cleaning process recommended by Chanson.
11 August 2010
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Once you receive your water ionizer and get it hooked up, it’s important to test the water to ensure you’re getting the desired pH at each of the preset levels. Every water ionizer comes with a set of pH testing drops and a color chart but there are a few things you should know before you start testing. These “tips for testing” will help you feel confident that you are getting the most accurate readings possible.