AquaOasis® Cool Mist Humidifier (2.2L Water Tank) Quiet Ultrasonic Humidifiers for Bedroom & Large room - Adjustable -360 Rotation Nozzle, Auto-Shut Off, Humidifiers for Babies Nursery & Whole House

Marybeth United States

Excellent Product - Don’t Forget The Spout!

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! When you unpack the box, there is a small package with a spout cap and brush. These are both critical pieces. Do not be tempted to use this machine without the spout - if you do, everything around the machine will become drenched quickly. I couldn’t be happier with this humidifier. The tank is big enough that it lasts through the night, even on the upper power levels of the dial. Out of the box, it’s very easy to set up. I cannot stress enough the importance of the spout cap though. It comes in a small packet and I assumed it was either an enhancement or possibly to be used for storage. Nope! If you turn it on without the spout, you will be enchanted by the massive puffs of lovely humidity coming out and think that’s all you need. But the fact is that huge clouds like that are heavy - too heavy to float away from the machine. They settle and condense immediately and very quickly, you’ll have a pool of water; not only on the surface you’ve set the machine on but it will soak whatever fabric might be nearby. The spout not only prevents this, it’s remarkably effective at directing the mist and pushing it further away from the machine and higher into the air. The provided brush is marginally useful for cleaning the rubber inside parts. But be sure to do this, especially if (like me) you choose to ignore the warning not to use essential oils or other non-water liquids. About adding oils: The oils WILL erode the plastic tank and fan mechanisms or even clog the wet wicking filter. There is product called Vicks Vaposteam that seems to be more effective and safer. My research shows that it’s less damaging to a humidifier because it has a high alcohol content so it evaporates and doesn’t clog as much. Edited to add: “Doesn’t clog as much” means it still clogs it. The oils WILL gunk and clog up the parts, sooner than later. I learned this very literally 3 minutes after posting this review. I looked over at my adorable little humidifier lovingly and noticed the bright red placemat I’d set it on was…maroon. Lifted it up and discovered it was saturated. Not because of a defect in the product, but a defect in the user. I’ve been adding nasal passage clearing oils to help with a cold and didn’t clean it out before adding more to the next water refill. Sure enough, because it’s a cold mist humidifier, the oils sank to the bottom and solidified near the drain. Backed the whole thing up. It took boiling water and a toothbrush to scoop the goop. About cleaning: Especially if you add an oil but even if you do not, debris and gunk will collect at the bottom of the tank by the rubber parts and wiping them away doesn’t get everything out. Oil will attract even more gunk and can very easily create molds and bacteria’s which, if you don’t clean out, will spew into the air with your mist. This really has been a great product and value - I plan on ordering a couple more for the holidays.

Patrick United States

Easy to use. Don't pass this up. Better than any I've tried before.

Finally I've found a humidifier that works! I've tried some really cheap ones here on Amazon that just weren't that great. They didn't cover a good area, they needed filters that weren't provided or hard to find and just stopped working after a few months. Living in a dry climate and having allergies really sucks as my nose gets plugged up making sleeping at night difficult and my skin gets dry. Having a good humidifier just makes life easier when I'm working from home and when sleeping. When I saw this I thought maybe this will work for me and it has. What I like about it: -It's a great price. Compared to the big brand names your getting a bargain. You could find cheaper ones but like I said they are going to stop working after a month. This has outlasted all the ones I've tired. -Easy to use. Take it out of the box, put water in the tank and turn on the dial for an immediate mist. No waiting for the filter to get saturated before a mist shows up. It will happen as soon as you turn the dial. Easy to clean as well. -Adjustable mist. A lot of the cheaper ones don't let you control what comes out of them or the direction the mist goes. This does. Turn the dial and you can have a light mist or be bathed in it. Your choice. The dial lights up green when working or red when the water level gets to low and the auto shut off feature is great because... -This thing is silent. I use this both at my home desk and next to my bed and it does not keep me awake or bother my work at all. It's light enough you can easily move it around to where ever you need it. -No filters. I hated when those cheap ones only gave me one filter and didn't even recommend what filters to buy for it. Not that most lasted long enough to use more filters. This product not having filters was a big reason I tried it out and not having to pay for an extra part every month or few months is nice. After trying some really cheap humidifiers I decided I needed to spend some more money to get a good one that works. I'm glad I didn't pass this up for a more expensive one. This has been great and has kept me off the nasal spray and breathing much better at night. Great product and a great buy.

Nicholas Schadewald United States

Good for a nightstand, good for sleeping with gentle mist.

TL;DR, Considering for a night stand humidifier, it doesn't shoot the mist directly up into the air, rather it shoots it closer to the ground, meaning if you need moisture on you while you sleep, this one actually accomplishes that. Many, many other humidifiers shoot their mist directly up into the air, giving you very little when it falls. Unlike so many of the other humidifiers you can get, this one doesn't mindlessly shoot the mist into the air uselessly. My biggest complaint about the many other humidifiers you can get is that they typically shoot straight up into the air, meaning if you're trying to sleep and get some humidity for your breathing, you'll typically get none at all. This humidifier shoots the mist much more at an angle, letting the mist fall much closer. It's great for a night stand, because you'll actually get the mist on your face like you might want. I know I do, because it prevents my nose from drying out and me getting nose bleeds while I sleep. (I have a very dry air apartment) It's small, compact, doesn't have any annoying lights that will keep you awake, doesn't have a loud noise or fumbling controls that you need to mess with. The low setting won't make anything wet, and the water capacity is smaller so you can just pick the whole thing up and bring it right to the sink for cleaning. I'd always recommend cleaning the base every day before use, because frankly sitting water will always attract nasty stuff. As long as you replace the water and clean the base consistently, once every day, you'll not have to worry about mold or mineral build up. But it does greatly depend on the water you're using. I don't think, on the other hand, that this will really give a large room or two large rooms much humidity, but I've never needed that so this product works very well for me.

Coloratura Kiki United States

Great for a Nightstand

My old humidifier gave out, so when I had a very stuffy nose, dry eyes, and slight cough (allergies) this spring, I looked to Amazon to buy a new one. I chose this one. I was surprised at its small size, since the one I had been using was probably three times larger. I wanted a larger one, but it was my fault I didn't get one. The dimensions for this one are clearly marked on the product page, and I failed to look at them. I just noted that I would receive it the next day, and that was good enough for me. This is a humidifier more suited to an end table than to the floor. Nevertheless, I placed mine on the floor, and it worked well. The steam seems to come out more in one direction only than with my older, larger humidifier, but that's to be expected. This little humidifier gets the job done, though, and done well. After only one day of use, my eyes, nose, and throat were feeling much, much better. I continued to use the humidifier through allergy season, and now I'll put it away until next year. This humidifier is so easy to use, You just fill it with water, plug it in, and turn it on. I do like the fact that I can adjust the level of steam that comes out since sometimes I need more, sometimes less. This would be great for a child's room when he or she has sniffles or a cough. Small as the humidifier is, it doesn't tip over easily at all. Now, a rambunctious child could easily knock it over deliberately if he or she were inclined, but It would have to take a deliberate action. Cleaning this humidifier is so easy. Just rinse the water receptacle, keep it clean, and that's it. When I need a new humidifier, I'll probably go for a bigger model, but until that time, this one fills all my needs and fills them well. Highly recommended, especially for a bedroom night table.