What Are Demineralization Cartridges?

Water pollution news wasn’t scarce in the past few years. More people realize that the water we drink might not be as healthy as we thought it to be, and the same goes for washing water. That’s when demineralization cartridges came into the picture.

The Benefits of Demineralization Cartridges

Demineralization cartridges can reduce water mineral buildup, white dust, and water hardness. Therefore, they work great with humidifiers but with any water storage in general.

Have you seen small particles floating in your tap water? That’s white dust — the result of minerals in the water building up. Known as “hard water”, while the consumption doesn’t pose any serious health risk, it does lead to symptoms like dry skin, irritation, and other discomforts.

Do I Have to Use a Demineralization Cartridge?

Following this narrative, can you guess the consequences of putting unfiltered, unpurified tap water into your humidifier?

Indeed, drinking hard water won’t kill you. It probably won’t even make you that sick other than an upset stomach once in a while. But using hard water in your humidifier is a different story because it’s blowing white dust all over your room.

If you are using a humidifier to manage asthma, you could hurt yourself without using a demineralization cartridge. The same applies to individuals with allergies and sinus problems.

How Often Do I Change the Demineralization Cartridge?

You should change the cartridge every 30-40 fillings. Therefore, it’s wise to always use up the water in your humidifier before refilling.

Also, don’t think it is as complicated as changing an air purifier filter. With the demineralization cartridges, you simply remove the previous one and drop a fresh one into the water compartment.

Can I Add Essential Oil to My Humidifier If I’m Using a Cartridge?

Yes, of course! First of all, most humidifiers separate oil and water because they would come with an essential oil diffuser. Meanwhile, the cartridges directly go into the water tank.

Also, don’t think about putting essential oils directly into the water. Doing so may pollute your humidifier or cause it to malfunction! And, in case you’re wondering, we have a list of stress relief essential oil formulas for humidifiers!

Can I Use Miko’s Cartridge For Other Humidifiers?

We don’t know about other products, but Miko’s demineralization cartridges are not brand-specific. Rather, they’re compatible with all ultrasonic humidifiers. These cartridges last 30-40 uses and can also remove water odor. Combined with a humidifier with an essential oil diffuser, your life is about to get really supple and aromatic!