Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer & Humidifier 1.5 Gallon Tank for Small and Medium Rooms, Night Light, Works with VapoPads and VapoSteam

Budget friendly, easy to use and effective. Bought it for my cats with upper respiratory viral infection. This little vaporizer produces a lot of warm steam in a 12’ x 12’ room that helps relieve their sinus congestion and red dry eyes. I give them a 4 hours steam treatment in the late morning and then again in the evening starting at bed time. This little machine has auto shut off when water in the chamber is below the minimum level. The machine operates for about 4 hours with a maximum fill level. It does make very audible bubbling noise during the first 5 minutes, then it quit down to a soft bubbling sound that’s very soothing for sleep. The little green “night light” is very dim and unobtrusive. After each use, I empty out the remaining water; the water will contain specks of black grits; I believe they are the by product sediments of minerals. I rinse out the water chamber with water then, soak it with a vinegar and water solution and sit the cooled heating unit in this solution for 10 minutes. Final rinse and shake with plain water until no more vinegar odor or black specks. Wipe the water chamber and outside of heating unit dry, sit them out to air out before refilling for the next application. Add 1/8 teaspoon of plain salt (no iodine or any additive) into the water chamber, this helps increase the warm steam out put. I opened the windows a bit and turned on a small fan to air out the room for a few hours to dry out. I’m very happy with this effective, nothing fancy and easy to use little machine.

This is a must-have in our house during cold and flu season. It’s very easy to use, heats up quickly, and puts out a nice warm steam that helps keep the air more comfortable, especially at night. The tank is a great size, so you’re not constantly refilling it, and the unit is simple to clean and maintain. It’s been especially helpful during the dry winter months when everyone seems to get stuffy. Overall, this is a reliable vaporizer/humidifier and I would definitely recommend it for families.

Great value and works perfectly. Larger than expected. Silent. Easy to use. Comes with a vapor pack and humidifies room quickly. Looks good. Easy to fill.

This Vicks vapor warmer works really well and puts out a good amount of soothing vapor. It helps a lot with congestion and makes breathing easier at night. It heats up fast and is simple to use, and I like that it doesn’t take up much space. The only downside is cleaning it. Mineral buildup happens pretty quickly and it’s kind of aggravating to scrub out, especially in the corners. It still works fine, but you definitely have to stay on top of cleaning or it looks gross. Overall, it does what it’s supposed to do and helps when you’re sick, just wish it was easier to clean. Would still recommend it.

The standard we had growing up had a larger bason more square. Maintenance is low. With my first child on the way I selected the new cool mist. Read the pamphlet on maintenance and regarded it; it was already there. I learned much through one machine. The calcium in the water adhered to the heating element that seemed like a mixture between metal and stone. The unit was unrecoverable. It stopped working and that was the results of expectation, the calcium particles in the water somehow rendered the heating element unable to continue. the problem with owning anything is having to tend to its nature, it's requirements. when child number two came along, i ordered the tide and true, the same style mom used for the least amount of maintenance and I followed the directions for it's maintenance; the difference of a few years and the death of a machine. I still prefer to use the rub instead of the liquid, the solid rub will melt down into liquid form and does the same thing without the deciation or the added expense, but if the liquid is inexpensive and the rub precious while money isn't, then the scale tips on purchasing both if the father of my children or my child had that moment of being in the seat of decision for the future purchase, or even you dear sir or lady, may this review help you further in feeling confident in your decision on which style to purchase in humid vs mist. these machines last, likely mom's still works but unable to verify. they are also quiet and have a peaceful noise that bespeaks of wellness and being tended to.

They produce hot steam, and you can put the extra vapo-steam menthol liquid in the water if you want to clear you sinuses. This vaporizer takes static out of the air and plumps up your skin. Especially important in winter when it's dry from artificial heat. I would not be caught without one of these. They last for years. I bought this one as a gift for a friend- not very glam, but it's just a must-have, and it's easy & lightweight to take anywhere (when empty, of course). If you live somewhere with hard water (like southern California)- please try to use distilled or at least filtered water in this. With hard water, you will see plack crusty buildup in the container when you goto change or add more water. That can clog the steam recepticale, so try to get it all out. If it does get clogged & stops steaming well, a pinch of salt in the water will get it going!

This does the job! I’ve been feeling super dry with a stuffy nose. The instructions tell you to add a little salt is the steam is minimal & let me tell you I added some salt & this things is working so strong! EDIT: my second time using it today & bout doesn’t gargle so loud! Idk how I’m gonna sleep with it on which was the reason for me buying it.

Works well, pretty quiet, but could be a bit more powerful. Im happy with the purchase though.