Can we add some Baking soda to the clean tank since Baking soda has good cleaning/deodarizing properties?
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I wouldn't. Baking soda tends to separate from the water and collect on the bottom and could block something. Fill a small glass with water, add a little soda stir and after a few minutes you will see the soda collect on the bottom.
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I don't think I would add anything to the clean water tank. If you are going to add baking soda, I would just lightly sprinkle it on the carpet and not run it thru the machine as it might cause an issue.
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I would be afraid of possibly clogging the sprayers... It says in the owners manual to only use hoover cleaning solutions that are meant for the steam cleaner. Im sure any warranty would no longer stand if you did try it. If you are really gun-ho about the baking soda i would sprinkle it on the carpet and vacuum it up before shampooing.
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I'd contact the manufacture before adding anything other than what it strictly instructs in the instruction manual.
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Interesting question. I had not thought of adding stuff such as crystal light to my water. But I would think that in the way the soda stream is set up to work, using products such as crystal light should be fine.
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You can or you can not. My husband and I let it soak in the existing tank water for a bit before putting it in. This allows some of the good bacteria from the water to mix into the filter before hand.
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The bare minimum you would need with ordering this is a tub/basin, salt (table salt is fine), and water. That's it! If you want to keep things cleaner I recommend a liner (a small trash bag works fine).As for clean up, baking powder or bleach.
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My kit came with a bag of Easy Clean no-rinse powder. One TBSP makes a gallon of sanitizer, and there is a lot in the bag. Probably enough for ten gallons, so you won't need any more for a while.
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So far yes you do. I found some copper cleaner at the grocery store. I think you can also use lemon juice and baking soda.
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I don't clean it, but a mild soap on the outside would do, and a mild white vinegar solution is what I'll run through it after weeks of use. And yes, the tank slides off into your hand which is more convenient that using the small hole in the top for filling.
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I wash with baking soda and detergent and that seems to work. Can also add some Natures Miracle or other enzyme to the wash water.
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I use a fan shaped paint brush to put it on and just use warm to cool water to rinse. I have used the baking soda before but haven't used it in a while.
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Sounds like it needs to be cleaned. Our old friend vinegar helps in those small places. If really clogged, vinegar & baking soda usually work. Be sure to let it dry properly.
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it is baking soda, and if you want you can add it to a salt water pool, but it will raise you pH
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I agree with Anthony...either use filtered or distilled water. I also have the blue block filter in the bottom and one of those round things in the tank itself and it sat like that all summer until I just cleaned it out to use this winter (last night in fact). Very little slime had built up which surprised me but the block filter was gross so I don't recommend letting it sit for very long without using it. Hope that helps some. The one I put in the water tank itself was a ProTec PC1 and that really helps keep the gunk from forming.
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I always scrub my white kitchen gadgets with baking soda after they've come in contact with color-staining veggies. It works like a charm. :) I always try to not let the stained item sit too long, as that will require a bit more scrubbing, but, even then, everything always works out.
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I am positive you could use a solvent with caution. The tank is stainless steel.
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I have no idea........ but I have cleaned ours with baking soda/detergent and it has cleaned up well
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We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you notice a film starting to build will keep the liner clean and improve the taste of your coffee! We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you... » Read More We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you notice a film starting to build will keep the liner clean and improve the taste of your coffee! « Show Less
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NO - you have to use at least twice as much of the Ener-G Baking soda. Remember it is Calcium Carbonate mostly and some Magnesium Carbonate and not Sodium Bicarbonate that you are using. (This makes it less reactive in your recipes). There is so little sodium in it that it doesn't matter. Regular Baking soda has 150 mg of sodium per 1/8 teaspoon and this stuff says it has zero. I find sometimes I have to use a little more than twice as much to work as well. I also use the Baking Powder made by this company and have to use twice as much.