Can you use essential oils in the water or will this mess up the humidifier?
1001022
I don't know.. I think it would.. sometimes I have problems with water with high dissolved solids in the water.. distilled waterworks the best.. but some do say they do work with oils..
1803799
We have used this Humidifier for about 6 Month and use it often but not every day, we use distilled water and so far see no reasonto clean it, it works really well. Hope this will help
1089237
No, you can not put essential oil in the water, that will damage the machine. "Water (distilled water) only" shows on manual book.
1773560
yes, you can use the cool mist humidifier without the filter cartridge but I suggest you use distilled water, no problem
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! :-)
445697
No, it is strictly a humidifier. There's a cotton wick in it and it would just suck up all the oils. If you're looking for something that produces mist and is an oil diffuser as well I highly recommend the H2EO Ultrasonic Diffuser.
1997750
It's a disk that goes into the water container to treat the water ( for hard water) it comes with the unit and you. An replace them. It would prob work fine without it if your water is good. Otherwise it's good to use it otherwise the minerals in the hard water can ruin the humidifier.
1609690
You did not do anything wrong. My unit worked the first time or two and then leaked from the bottom. I believe the humidifiers are poorly designed.
2094760
We have hard water here, I just use bottled water to diffuse my doTera Essential Oils. I love my diffusers and oils.!
1352135
I found this information re essential oils in these units.The use of water additives, such as ethereal/essential oils, fragrances, eucalyptus, water conditionersetc. will damage the appliance materials and as a consequence the whole unit. Any useof such additives will void the manufacturer's warranty.
1820776
No. You only use salt with a warm air vaporizer if you have the kind of water that doesn't produce much steam on its own. You don't use salt with a cool mist humidifier, ever. I have two of these small personal cool air humidifiers and find them very useful for small rooms, or to use next to the bed while you sleep.
919379
I'm not sure. I've never tried to use essential oils. You might be able to put a few drops in the water, but I would check with the manufacturer first.
2063699
I would not use it as a humidifier. While it does put a small amount of water into the air, the real purpose is to diffuse essential oils. We live in Utah (a high mountain desert) and in the winter use a humidifier as well as our diffuser. If your intent is to add moisture to the air, I would get a humidifier. However, some people will use the humidifier and place Vicks in the reservoir to help with breathing. If that's your intent, then this diffuser and essential oils will work much, much, much better.
624230
Hi Joe,No need to use the humidifier that came with your humidor if you are using DryMistat tube/s.Enjoy!
457343
I disagree with the previous answers. Yes, there is a separate little bottle that you put any good quality essential oil in and like reed diffusers, the oil is wicked up and mixed with the water vapor. However: it has not done a darn thing to the plastic... I'm not sure if that reviewer added the essential oils directly to the water. I know that it does ruin the machine if you do that. And I don't understand how the other reviewer has gone through so much essential oil. I filled the vial up when I bought the machine several months ago...I check it when I refill the water but I have yet to add more and there is still a nice, strong, but not overpowering lavender smell when I turn the machine on. I do recommend that you only turn it on low or medium. The high setting puts out too much water vapor. It doesn't evaporate quickly enough and makes the surrounding surfaces damp. Overall, it's a good quality machine and does not require you to purchase refills of anything.
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.
777798
It's very similar to a humidifier... You can fill it with water and add your favorite essential oils:) it's amazing... I love mine... And when it's cool enough and you see the steam it's so soothing... Hope this helps