Anyone else have trouble using essential oils? It started eating through the plastic!!
888043
ooh no! What kind (both brand and 'flavor') of essential oils are you using? Brands can be important :/ I use an all natural set of oils from a company called Young Living and have not experienced any issues with the plastic quality... Maybe that brand you're using is too industrial?
888044
no the only problem i had was taking off the little bottle on the bottom of the humidifier i`m using peppermint oil thanks for the warning now i will keep an eye on this good luck
888045
No problem with the plastic. Are you using pure oil? A lot of the cheap oils are cut with chemicals.
888046
Mine hadn't worked long enough to do that (very few uses) but i did NOT like the way that this worked by having to pull out the thing at the bottom - that seemed like a poor design altogether. It makes sense that this cheap thing was designed for profit only.
888047
Have had mine for 6 weeks, and so far no problems with the plastic oil bottle. It's just a nuisance refilling it when empty.
1780719
I found mine misted properly for shorter & shorter durations over time. I also had something growing in the oil after a while. I hope you have better luck.
1531309
I have, and more than a few times. :-) I just add a few drops of whichever essential oil(s), such as eucalyptus to the water and voila. However, I have noticed over time the inside of my humidifier will have a gummy-like substance around the water line. I'm sure this is accumulated old-oils from previous uses that would probably happen with using any type of oil. My suggestion would be to use it and then clean the inside of it ever-so-often with a mild detergent. Hope this helps! :-)
1606383
No no no. The essential oils are powerful and will melt the plastic. Oils do not dilute in water and when the droplets of oil make contact with the plastic, it will melt and pit the plastic.
199994
We just started carrying the Life-Flo Pure Magnesium Oil on our product line. This is the first time we have heard of the bottle breaking after a couple uses. We will definitely look into this and we really appreciate your feedback.
2095783
I used an essential eucalyptus oil in it. Not more than half a dropper worth, but it was enough to basically corrode the plastic on the inside of the humidifier. This was my fault! Not at all blaming this otherwise stupendous product, as I just bought a replacement, but I essentially (pun?) wrecked my previous one. Learn from my mistake.
1872169
I've had the unit for a while now--the plastic smell has gone away with use. We run it pretty much all the time--in the meantime, we would put the water through a Brita system to get rid of the smell/plastic taste. The reason why the glass bottle doesn't work is for some reason, I think the reservoir is what's also contributing to the smell. I tried the same thing and it still smelled and tasted like plastic...give it a few weeks of running it.
203460
I had the same problem earlier on, so I contacted the manufacturer and thought that i would be returning this. I got a prompt response. Basically it happens when oil builds up on the bottom (too much oil used or some of my oil seem to cause a problem more than others). They just told me to clean it well and dry overnight, which I did and it worked like a charm. Now I just rinse it with hot water before use and once a while put a tiny drop of Dawn in it and clean/dry with q-tip. I've had it for several months now and hadn't had any problems. It's in my kiddos' room and we use it nightly, they won't go to sleep without it. I do use it in the living room here and there too, as needed. Hope this helps :) I had the same problem earlier on, so I contacted the manufacturer and thought that i would be returning this. I got a prompt response. Basically it happens when oil builds up on the bottom (too much oil used or some of my oil seem to cause a problem more than others). They just told me to clean it well and dry overnight, which I did and it worked like a charm. Now I just rinse it with hot water before use and once a while put a tiny drop of Dawn in it and clean/dry with q-tip. I've had it for several months now and hadn't had any problems. It's in my kiddos' room and we use it nightly,... » Read More I had the same problem earlier on, so I contacted the manufacturer and thought that i would be returning this. I got a prompt response. Basically it happens when oil builds up on the bottom (too much oil used or some of my oil seem to cause a problem more than others). They just told me to clean it well and dry overnight, which I did and it worked like a charm. Now I just rinse it with hot water before use and once a while put a tiny drop of Dawn in it and clean/dry with q-tip. I've had it for several months now and hadn't had any problems. It's in my kiddos' room and we use it nightly, they won't go to sleep without it. I do use it in the living room here and there too, as needed. Hope this helps :) « Show Less
1329935
Try spraying it for a longer period of time. When I first spray it, it does that. Or try a different kind of oil.
1184954
I had the same issue with it, so I just add the oil to the water as well. It's worked great for me so far.
603455
I picked one up in July and the smell was terrible. After running water, coffee, and vinegar through it for the last month on a daily basis the smell is still there! Instead of the coffee aroma wafting through the house in the morning there is a burnt plastic smell that ruins the fragrant ambiance of morning. I would love to hear the solution for this one too.
1117051
This is what I did. I poured a small amount of oil into the top area where the stopper feeds into the bottle. I slowly tried to move the stopper so the oil could get in between the glass. Eventually the oil will loosen the stopper. About once a week I try to make sure that this area is oiled up so that it doesn't happen again.
467896
Are you wiping the inside clean and free of anything you are using in it (essential oils, medications, etc.) after EVERY use? Make it sure it is dry and substance free so it doesn't clog up. Maybe the instructions give some troubleshooting information in addition to this. Good luck.
787003
It is not a good idea to put essential oils into something plastic like this. It will slowly degrade the plastic. You would want a diffuser, not a humidifier.
1615375
I scraped it off with my nail! Or try mineral oil maybe? I don't know I just bought the stuff.
1986871
You must have a bad one. Mine did not smell at all. Sometimes hot sunshine can cause plastic to smell. Try putting it in the shade for a few days. If something had been spilled on it you might try washing it off with a hose. Washing it with a hose is what you will do when you spill something in it. Final option is sprinkle a healthy dose of baking soda on it and let it sit for a day, then wash it off. If none of that works, get an exchange.
2121194
Well I did notice that it seems the oil is dispersed right away and then hardly any fragrance. Except for patchouli oil ! One drop of that almost runs me out of the house and I'm not sure I even like it.Try more drops or different brands maybe. But I do wish it filled the air with a more potent aroma.