so this doesn't use water right? just the essential oil on the pad? I don't want to mess with water and mold and bacteria..
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No water is used. You just put the essential oil on the pad and it evaporates from the cotton pad. Order extra pads to keep on hand, but I have washed them out with soap and water and just let them air dry and re-used them. I have also used the same pad over and over again depending on the scents I want to use on it.
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That is correct: you drop a few drops of oil on the pad, plug in the diffuser, and the fan diffuses the scent into the air. It's been great.
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I have an older version of this steamer...been using it for upwards of 12 years? Anyway, I use oils all the time with it. I have never put them in the water, but just drop them on the cone mask part. Just rinse It off afterwards. Never had a problem.
1610857
No... Do not use any oils or medications with this machine. The manufacturer advises against this.
2064495
I have this chafing dish and the booklet and you do not use water in the base. As a matter of fact the booklet says do not let water get into the base.
1272014
I have used water instead of the included oil since I got it. Still works great!
550395
I haven't had to yet. If you turn water pump off 15 min before you turn the fan off it drys the pad out so it doesn't mold. Its not like a sponge it just looks like cardboard, pad just there to hold water. Its not like a house a/c, its like a fan blowing 75 deg air on you (the feel like temp here 106). Very nice when your in air path.
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I would try it without cleaner first, the steam will often be all the liquid you need to get the grime off. If you use a cleaner, I would suggest something organic like vinegar and water mixture or other cleaner that your floor surface recommends. It will not harm the steamer since you are using the pads that come with it.
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I never tried .... I use plain tap water and add a small amount of vinegar and a few drops of essential oil (peppermint, or eucalyptus or tea tree). I have linoleum floors. My two labs constantly have dirty or muddy feet so use it all the time. I keep the reservior full of the mix and use as needed. Sometimes it uses it all up and sometimes just a spot job works so I left the solution in it. I do clean dirty water after each use. I am not sure if you could leave bleach water in it but if you dilute it still would give extra cleaning but would empty after each use. If you do try leave a reply back so I know how it works. I never tried .... I use plain tap water and add a small amount of vinegar and a few drops of essential oil (peppermint, or eucalyptus or tea tree). I have linoleum floors. My two labs constantly have dirty or muddy feet so use it all the time. I keep the reservior full of the mix and use as needed. Sometimes it uses it all up and sometimes just a spot job works so I left the solution in it. I do clean dirty water after each use. I am not sure if you could leave bleach water in it but if you dilute it still would give extra cleaning but would empty after each use. If you do try leave a... » Read More I never tried .... I use plain tap water and add a small amount of vinegar and a few drops of essential oil (peppermint, or eucalyptus or tea tree). I have linoleum floors. My two labs constantly have dirty or muddy feet so use it all the time. I keep the reservior full of the mix and use as needed. Sometimes it uses it all up and sometimes just a spot job works so I left the solution in it. I do clean dirty water after each use. I am not sure if you could leave bleach water in it but if you dilute it still would give extra cleaning but would empty after each use. If you do try leave a reply back so I know how it works. « Show Less
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Unfortunately I don't know. I have never used essential oils and don't know how difficult (if at all) they are to humidify. It's a great humidifier on it's own though. If oils like that are typically okay to put into humidifiers then I would guess it's okay.
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From the owner manual: "You should only add water treatments that are specifically made...Using water treatments that are not recommended could damage the humidifier". Personally, I suspect oil would gunk up the works.
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You can ONLY out water in this steam mop. They sell their own scented water. Don't try to use essential oils to scent it yourself. I read several times online where people did just that and it ruined their mop.
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No Sarah, you don't use any water. They are used dry. You don't put them in freezer either. Just remove from plastic when ready to use. Fold the pad in half where it indicates on the package, which activates it, shake it and that's it. They work really well. Make sure you follow these instructions which are on the package.
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I don't think so. This is electrical, so no water should be used. You can clean with alcohol. Also, it comes with lubricant.
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There is a recipe online that includes Dawn dishwashing liquid, peppermint essential oil, and hot water. Soap serves as a surfactant. I just spent $16 on those ingrediants so I'm thinking a drop or two of Dr Bonners might be a less expensive solution. Especially if you clean your kitchen with it anyway. Good question.
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Sorry if I'm wasting your time but thought I'd share my thoughts. I've only had mine a month & haven't noticed any drying to test this out. however, because it doesn't dry out I'd guess it's not water based & couldn't absorb the water. I think a better bet would be to try adding a little oil. I think I'd try baby oil first.
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One type of pad is used for hard flooring such as tile. The smaller pad has a frame that goes around it to help hold it on. That one is used on carpeting. They both work very well. Steaming the carpet is quick and easy and, in my opinion, more for control of mold, fleas, odors. Although the instructions specify that nothing should be added to the water, 100% essential oils leave no residue and are a nice way to freshen a room. Some of them control bacterial, mold, etc.
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There is no place to add oil, and the manual specifically states to only use water in the tank. Given that this is a cool mist humidifier and has no warming ability, it's probably not suitable for oils.