Totally easy to work. I filled a water bottle about 1/2 way up with tap water (though distilled would be best to avoid scale), pushed the water bottle adapter on the end of the bottle and then placed the whole thing in the hole on top of the unit. Water poured into it's reservoir for a few seconds and then stopped when it got full. It doesn't leak at all and it worked like a charm. I was surprised that a soft steam was emitted with a second after turning it on. However, I could not notice any difference when I turned the knob on the end from minimum to maximum steam output. The stream trails all looked the same. This is a small humidifier and it's steam trails look fairly thick, but they are soft and wispy. I held my hand in one for about 10 seconds and water collected on my palm so I know it's putting water into the atmosphere.
I can see how this would be useful when traveling if it's placed directly next to you while you slept. It's quiet and should not bother your sleep, and the steam is not hot at at and could gently drift over your face while you sleep. It has two tabs on each side that can be turned out so they stick out on the sides for stability. You wouldn't want it to tump over.
I like it, but I took a star away because I think $49.00 is a little pricey for it. I'd go about $25.00 for it but not 50. Also, you get a black, cloth carrying bag for it but I'd put it in a plastic zip-loc for traveling just in case there's still some water left inside. Also, I think it should be set on a folded towel when being used because the water vapor condenses on the surface area in front of it. It can get very watery.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is really small and lightweight humidifier.Comes with black pouch which makes it easier to travel with. It's well made but there are some cons:
very easy to tip over, even with extending legs, that are on both sides on the bottom; first time I used it and water was all over!
the bottle is not securely attached so be cautious when moving around,
the tank can not be 100% full or humidifier won't produce any mist; you have to remove some of it,
the mist does not go all the way up (like most humidifiers) and I use small towel on my nightstand to prevent any damage from humidity,
to feel any relief from the mist it must run for a while and be close to the face.
I'm not sure if I would pay $50, maybe $30 max with tax.
I started to use it for the whole night and I sleep on my side where I can feel the mist. I am currently 8 months pregnant and with the heat in the house my nose is dry. This humidifier helps to sleep and breath better. I can see the difference in the amount of the mist coming out, depends on the min or max setting, usually I just keep it in the middle.
Also I can not fall asleep with any white noise machines, dripping water makes me crazy etc. and this little guy is very quiet and quite pleasant to hear when drifting off to sleep. It shuts off by itself when the tank will run out of water.
Overall I like it, but note that this guy must be really close to you to feel any difference.
