I am wondering if there is a humidifier out there that is of good quality and does not require a filter. I bought one from Walmart, and I don't even want to get it out and use it because it is such a hassle. It is hard to clean and I have to replace the filter quite often (and they are not cheap!). I would be willing to spend more to get a good one. Any suggestions? Thank you for your input.
pot of water simmerin' on the stove always works for me. toss in a cinnamon stick or a splash of vanilla extract and it smells nice too!
we have the on from Target that looks like a frog. It works great. And only $30 no filter minimal cleaning.
Just like "Lucy's Mom", I too use a steam humidifier. They are only on at bedtime so they aren't near them to get burned. A nurse once told me that the steam ones are better for colds and stuffy noses b/c the steam gets into the lungs deeper and are more beneficial. I soak the base/uptake area in straight vinegar once a week and rinse the water tank with a bit of bleach in water every other week to keep it clean.
I've never been a fan of cool mist humidifiers. I find steam vaporizers to be cleaner, do a better job of humidifiying, and easier to take care of. Yes, they are a potential burn hazard but I treat it like any other hazard around the home. I paid less than $30 for the one I have now and it has been used pretty heavily for around three years...I pretty much run it all the time in the winter. The uptake just needs to be soaked in vinegar occasionally to break down any mineral build-up.
Vicks Filterfree is the BEST. It's works for BOTH stuffy noses and general dryness, because it puts out cool mist. This is important. It might be more messy than invisible mist, but it's worth it. By messy I just mean don't place it on wood or anything. You won't have water, just, well, it can get moisture on furniture.
I bought one of these and want one for all 4 bedrooms, now. There is no filter, either, so that's good. Get them at Target. I think it was $30 or $40. Good for a medium room or less. If you want one for whole house, I find they are all pretty bad. We have a Sunbeam for that, and it's OK but not great; about $90.
We like the Crane ones someone else already mentioned. They come in an elephant, frog, penguin, adult plain version, and several other cute styles. Occasionally we need to remove the mineral deposits. I suppose if we used distilled water, we wouldn't have to even do that much. I wipe them down with vinegar every so often. Pretty much run non-stop with very little upkeep other than filling them. Been using them for several years.
