I, as others, were attracted to the filter free aspect of this humidifier. I also liked that it was a Vick's and I could use the scented pads for my baby girl. Unfortunately it would gunk up constantly and even though I tried cleaning several times after a few uses, it never got fully cleaned. The noise didn't bother me, even though it's louder than our other humidifier. My daughter liked the white noise and it never bothered her. But the humidifier would smell and eventually after continued use at night in her room, it started leaving a white film on the walls and things nearby that I had to clean. I only used the low setting and really did want to keep it but it got so disgusting that I gave up using it for fear that she would be breathing in the stinky fumes. I would not recommend this product and currently we are looking for a replacement for her room.