Advantages: Quiet, effective, big resevoir Disadvantages: no speed setting, can cause mould on windows.
I have to admit, i actually bought this item second hand, so it was considerably better value for money than if bought new. I think they're a little pricey when new. If you do buy, it's worth looking at amazon or argos and doing a few searches as prices can vary by quite a bit.
I bought this because during the winter season my son gets a lot of coughs and colds (mostly from the nursery he attends). Like many people i would put a cup of water or ... ...moisture into my sons bedroom at night, along with tilting his bed up slighlty. A towel or cup just doesn't put enough moisture into the air though, so i looked into buying a humidifier, which are much more popular in North America, where a lot of people use them over winter, especially when temperatures drop and the air is very dry.
I duly bought this one, not the top of the range, but a decent looking budget model. It did what i wanted, put moisture ...
benzas 24.02.2006
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I recently purchased the Bionaire BWM5075 warm mist humidifier and have been very satisfied. It really puts a lot of humidity into the air. I live in a place where there is long winters and very dry air. Usually I suffer from nasal drip and nose bleeds. My husband suffers bad nose bleeds in the winter. Since using the Bionaire humidifier we have not had nose bleeds and I'm able to clear out the mucus that is usually stuck in my nose and throat. One ... ...the room. Since I am one to enjoy the heat, I once used this warm mister to make my bedroom feel like a rain forest. I know that too much humidity can be a problem, but I wanted to test this product's limit and I enjoyed a few moments of feeling like I lived on the equator. It was nice! I recommend the Bionaire. If you want humidity, this machine will deliver. ...
mpballet 26.10.2009
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Advantages: Very effective Disadvantages: High cost of cleaning fluid and replacement filters
Why buy a humidifer? Well, when you shut the windows and turn the heat on, you start to reduce the humidity in your home from the optimal level of 40-50 percent down to 20 percent. Dry air deprives your lungs and respiratory system of moisture, and makes you susceptible to illness and the common cold. Humidifiers help to combat this, moisturizing air and creating a healthier, more comfortable environment. BionaireŽ Humidifiers offer MicrobanŽ Antimicrobial ... ...growth of odour causing bacteria, mold and mildew that can affect key humidifier parts. It helps the humidifier stay cleaner between cleanings.
You could also add essential oils such as eucalyptus which would help you breathe much easier if you had a bad cold.
I purchased this humidifier and have found no problems with the effectiveness of the product. I would say it is very good at what it does. However the cleaning fluid and replacement filters ...
Cassie50 12.03.2007 (21.03.2007)
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