White film with Humidifier

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Murray01

Feeling the Heat
Aug 25, 2023
262
Saskatchewan
When we use an ultrasonic humidifier we are getting a white film on everything, wipes up easy with a damp cloth. It’s not ash because if we dust everything and don’t use the humidifier then no white film. We’re on a well with fairly soft water, no idea of the minerals in the water. I suggested to my wife we try the steam humidifier and see if it’s related to ultrasonic humidifier. Any thoughts?
 
Yeah, sounds like minerals. Turning it to steam first could solve that issue.