Does it smell bad (plastic smell) when you the steamer? Also is the steam enough to treat my kids sinus?
1458010
No plastic smell, yes I'd say it can be used for sinus problems. Steams slow but it will get the job done. Your face fits perfect on the plate
1458011
No plastic smell but I also added a few drops of essential oils. Would definitely work for a child's sinuses. Might work better on a child since they are smaller (as an adult you have to rotate to evenly steam your entire face but it goes straight up your nose).
1458012
No it doesn't smell of plastic to me. There is sufficient stream to treat adults as well as kids.
1601101
The manufacturer recommends just using plain, distilled water ( I just use my tap water) and honestly? It works amazingly well with just the power of steam. I wouldn't recommend putting anything in the water except maybe a little white vinegar here and there to reduce any internal buildup you may get from calcium or lime deposits. I have added a few drops of essential oil to other steamers I've used in the past ( lemon or orange ) to make the house smell nice while I was mopping, but its definitely not something they recommend, so use it at your own risk!
533782
The Eucalyptus is very strong, it can clear your sinuses just by smelling it, it might be too strong for a steam room. You would probably have a giant vaporizer.....good stuff though....
1968673
This unit is rather large & sort of bulky....i just got one the other day, and i still have lots of questions...i assembled it, and filled it with some water & waited until the light came one & tried it out, but i don't think i had the right attachment....i too would like to know how hot the steam gets & what all can i use this on? i thought it might be good to clean some of our grandson's toys, etc...i think i'll call the info number this week....
2076631
It's hot. You can't put your face right up to it, but need to stay about 8" away; the exact distance that works is probably an individual thing, though. It's nice to have a facial steamer. But what's been really good for me is to have something that helps ease sinus pressure.
1103210
If you are asking if it has that harsh vinyl smell like a new shower curtain the answer is no.My daughter gets severe migrains and is sensitive to many oders.She slept on it for 2 nights and had no problem.
1220686
No. It says to just use water. Solutions may clog the steam lines. I have dogs and the steam is more than enough to get rid of any odor and stain. I have been extremely impressed with this machine.
2129666
We have never noticed a plastic taste on our food even from the first day using it. We have had a problem getting the broccoli smell off of the steamer once we cooked broccoli in it even washed in the dishwasher but not really an issue.
2174759
Ours did not have an unpleasant odor when we received it. Smelt like the typical plastic, rubber item. Maybe to speed up the process of getting rid of the smell let it soak in a strong fragrant soap? Hope this helps you out.
1583368
I use a spray bottle of cleaner for the clean smell effect, I do not put it in with the water. Cleaners with acidic cleaners such as lemon or orange may damage the steamer over time. The steamer really works better than cleaners, I just like the smell of fresh lemon. Just spray the cleaner in front of your path and steam away!
13208
I didn't notice any smell, but I also have sinus problems.. Hope this helps!
582468
It is supposed to be cool. Mine made vey little steam. I can't really feel it and it stopped working after a week.
492943
Not really, hose is braided, and plastic handle never get hot. The base is ok, keep in mind that base holds a gallon of water, which is adds even more weight to the base. Pretty descent steamer for the price.
58264
After using the Mabis steamer for a couple of weeks now, i would give it a thumbs down. The steam doesn't do anything for the nasal passage - its too weak. It also wouldn't turn on once when i was using it. I think i am going to return it.
226567
Ours smelled TERRIBLE. It was a very moldy smell. There was no wet film though. We've had ours for a little over 2 months. We thought airing it out would help. While the odor is not as noticeable as it was originally(you could smell it upon entering the room!), it's still there. I smell it when I sit on it, and the smell transfers to items touching it (blankets, clothes, etc). Yuck!
924780
Can this be used as a steamer or rice cooker.? What is the actual temperature attained with each level in the dial? The plastic in the hot pot worries me. I thought it was metal lined. What are the chances that the plastic can emit cancerogenic fumes while heating up?
1627235
The manual that comes with the steamer doesn't make any reference to the type of plastic used. You might want to go to the oster.com web site and ask them.