Vicks Mini Filter-Free Cool Mist Humidifier, Small Room, .5 Gallon Tank, Blue – Visible Humidifier for Bedrooms, Baby Nurseries and More, Works with VapoPads

I bought this humidifier to replace a much smaller off-brand one that was in my son's bedroom that I thought was no longer working (turned out to be user error, but I digress). For a "mini" humidifier this has a great capacity. I keep it set in the midhigh-range for the mist output and I only have to refill it every other day at most when kept on 24 hours a day. That's fantastic as the old one needed to be refilled after only one night. Also, I have noticed quite an improvement in my son's health. He had his tonsils and adenoids out, and tubes put in his ears in the Spring. Since we switched to this humidifier over the last month or so he's had no cough or stuffy nose!So, Pros:-Good capacity-Large opening for filling/cleaning-Works well-Does not seem to gurgle loudlyCons:-Makes a humming noise that is louder than our previous humidifier (this does not seem to bother my son). It is not obscenely loud, more of a low level white noise. For some people this might not be an issue at all; for me I like silence when I sleep. Obviously it is going to make some noise, but I find this a little louder than I'm used to.-Already cleaning mildew off of it. It has been easy to wipe up with a clorox wipe, but it seems like I shouldn't have to do that yet. I don't think it's avoidable, though.-"Mini" is misleading. It is certainly smaller than the regular sized Vicks Cool mist Humidifier (I have that one as well) but compared to my previous small humidifier (I believe it was labeled "personal humidifier") this one is easily twice the size. Since it can go so long between refills this is not a problem for me, but if you have a tight space and you are looking for something small, this might be bigger than you anticipate. Certainly look at the dimensions.Generally, I am happy with this purchase. I would consider buying it again if my other humidifiers go up.

The best humidifier I have tried yet and I have had 5 different types/styles/brands of humidifiers in the past 6 years. Whoever designed this humidifier has actually used one before and figured out the pitfalls.Pros:-No filters required,-Tank opening is big enough to easily clean (with hand/sponge/brush) and add water. I've had to throw out all the other humidifiers b/c vinegar does nothing to clean a dirty tank,-Nice sized tank-holds enough water to run on medium setting for 2 nights (I haven't tried higher),-Essential oil port actually works, when I add an essential oils pad I can smell the scent throughout the room. Great for sick kids and the whole point of a humidifier for me,-Pretty, no bright lights, and quiet.Cons:-If you need total silence in a room, this might not be it. I think it's quiet but a bit of white noise (humming) doesn't bother me or my children.-I don't live in a dry climate so this is perfect for me. If you are looking to turn a desert into a rain forest, you may need something with a bigger tank.I've had this for over 2 months now. It was run every night for 3 weeks upon receipt, paused, and then ran again for several days in a row and so on, forgotten to empty the tank and clean it. Everything cleaned up nicely and put away when I remembered and ran perfectly the next time.

We've owned 2 for a year and they both work well. We use them seasonally or if someone is sick so it's used on/off about 6 months of the year. It works great. We use one in a 10X10 room and it's plenty of mist. We've also used one in a room that is 18X26 and it's not quite enough mist but it does make a moderate difference in the air. It's very quiet and the tank of water lasts at least 10 hours. It's easy to clean but requires weekly cleaning or it begins to grow bacteria. Cleaning involves putting a small amount of bleach in the water tank and base and letting it sit a short time. I also wash gently with soap and water. After extended use, bacteria also grows in the tube where the steam comes out which was tough to clean. Every few weeks, I invert the tank in a sink of bleach water and let it soak into the tube and that works. Helpful tip: This tank comes with the option of purchasing "scent" tabs that go in the front below the power knob. These are expensive and lose their scent after just a night or two but we found a solution. We like the eucalyptus scent so we purchased eucalyptus oil and place a few drops on the fabric tab each night. It works great and we've been able to resue the tabs for months. Doing this hasn't caused any operation problems.We love these cool mist humidifiers so much we are buying more for extended family members.