‌1. Disconnect the power supply‌: First, make sure that the power supply of the air conditioner has been disconnected to ensure safety.

‌2. Open the cover‌: Depending on the type of air conditioner (wall-mounted or cabinet), open the cover and remove the filter to expose the aluminum fins.

3. Spray the detergent‌: Shake the air conditioner detergent evenly and spray it evenly on the aluminum fins to ensure that the entire aluminum fins are covered.

4. Wait for the reaction‌: Wait for 5 minutes to allow the detergent to fully contact the bacteria and dust on the heat sink.

‌5. Turn on the cooling mode‌: Plug in the power supply, turn on the cooling mode of the air conditioner, and run it for 20-30 minutes.

‌6. Drain‌: The condensed water generated in the cooling mode will discharge the dissolved dust and dirt through the drain pipe.

7. Put the cover back‌: After cleaning, put the filter and cover back, and the cleaning work is completed. ‌

Cleaning methods for different types of air conditioners

‌Wall-mounted air conditioners‌: When cleaning, you need to unplug the power supply first, open the window to keep the indoor air circulating, remove the filter and air purifier, expose the heat sink, spray the detergent and let it stand for 15 minutes, then plug in the power supply and run for 30 minutes. ‌

‌Cabinet air conditioners‌: The cleaning steps are similar to those of wall-mounted air conditioners, but the removal and installation process of cabinet air conditioners may be more complicated. ‌

‌Air conditioners with self-cleaning function‌: This type of air conditioner can start the cleaning mode through the remote control and automatically clean. For example, Xiaomi MI 9 can start the automatic cleaning mode of the air conditioner through the cleaning option on the remote control. ‌

Precautions

‌Safety first‌: Make sure the power supply is disconnected during operation to avoid the risk of electric shock.

‌Professional service‌: It is recommended to ask professionals to clean the outdoor unit to avoid safety hazards caused by self-operation. ‌

‌Regular cleaning‌: It is recommended to perform a comprehensive cleaning once a year when the season changes, and clean it every 2 months in seasons with high frequency of use.