Is the humidifier just as effective without using the menthol?
1775427
I think so, for a while I put vicks on the swab and made my own method of menthol. It really most about having moisture in the air. Hope that helps.
1775428
Yes, it is the ideal thing to have on at night during this dry season. You are also right I use it without menthol.
2109594
Yes, I just put a few drops of essential oil on the pads included with the unit. The menthol scent on the included pads fades pretty quickly so I just add whatever essential oil I choose when it does.
500421
This should not be considered a humidifier. It's main purpose is a diffuser for essential oils and it does that very well.
504237
No. I use just plain tap water although I sometimes use the treatment to it. I use Essick Air Products 1970 Humidifier Bacteria Treatment. A bottle of that goes a long way.
2087448
My initial reaction would be to say no. It's really about keeping the insides of your humidifier clean and muck-free. It significantly reduced the amount of slime that accumulates in the water laden areas of the machine. It will also extend the practical use of the wick filter, but dust I is a different matter.
777282
Nope! Our 3 yr spilled it only once, only a little water spilled out. But what he does do is turn the knob so it's running at full capacity (he loves to watch the "steam" come out of the smoke stack) - this is too much moisture for his bedroom. We relocated the humidifier to a more central and open part of the house. That way we can monitor it to make sure he doesn't turn it up too high. I'm not aware of any locking humidifiers. Good luck!
1782816
Yes, it is easy to move, carry, clean. You need to clean just one reservoir and plastic fan. It is much better than regular humidifier.
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.
847649
I agree with Stuart Uggen's answer. My humidifier is made with a little place for the Pro Tec unit in the water tank, and it works well with my water supply.
1425267
Yes, it definitely is. I would say it is much more quiet than a humidifier. It has a very quiet water sound from the vaporizer. It is easy to have in a bedroom while sleeping.
2102879
yes Thieves can be used that way...I suggest getting the plug-in diffuser & pads from Eden's Garden and use it that way. I sometimes simply open my bottle of Thieves and take a whiff or two into each nostril. I've also spritzed the air with it after mixing with water in a spray bottle. So try it in your humidifier and see what results you achieve.
100897
I've found it lasts all night. Which considering that this is only effective when you are right next to it, and is not intended to humidify an entire room, is all that you would need.
1397379
I can't help, I don't have a pro care replacement humidifier. My replacement wicks don't have a plastic wick. Good luck.
2229035
I have really used this with the Vicks product. Just warm mist. I have found that my kids are better in the morning than without it. Makes a big difference. The first sign of colds we run it. Have been very happy with the results. So in short yes. I think it does.
463754
I used this product all winter and never noticed a smell from the humidifier. I have allergies and I am sensitive to odors and would have been disturbed if the air had a smell. I am planning to buy this again when i run out.
2021872
According to the directions in the instruction booklet, you must not use any drops or anything other than clean water in the humidifier. You also must not stick something in the opening where the mist comes out.
283869
I have both of these humidifiers. They are essentially the same except for a slightly different design. I like the U-31001 better because it's easier to fill. In order to fill them, you have to take the tank off of the unit and turn the tank upside down. With the U-31002, it doesn't lie flat when you do this, so you have to hold/balance the tank with one hand while you fill it with the other. With the U-31001, you just set the tank down because it lies flat to fill it - so it's easier to fill. The U-31001 also has a more adjustable nozzle, so you have more control over where to aim the mist. Other than that, they are pretty identical in form and function.