Download Article Show Download Article Vicks humidifiers are some of the oldest and highest-quality vapor diffusers on the market. If you live in a dry climate or someone in your household struggles with congestion, humidifiers can improve your home's living conditions. Read your humidifier's instructions before you turn it on to make sure you're using it safely. If you use your Vicks humidifier often, clean it at least once weekly to prevent mold or bacterial growth.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX A Vicks humidifier adds moisture to your air and can help clear up congestion, and all you need to do to use one is fill it with water and turn it to the right setting. Start by placing your humidifier on a flat, waterproof surface, like your desk or dresser. Then, fill the humidifier to the fill line with some bottled or distilled water. Try to avoid using tap water since it can cause mineral buildup and bacterial growth. Once you've added the water, just plug your humidifier into a nearby wall outlet and turn the power knob to a comfortable humidity level. Whenever the water runs out, refill the humidifier with more water. To learn how to insert a VapoPad into the humidifier to add a soothing scent, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 112,293 times. Did this article help you?Is it OK to put Vicks in a humidifier?Only water should be put in the tank of the humidifier. With most humidifiers, adding essential oils to the tank can breakdown the tank plastic and ruin the internal parts of the humidifiers. As an alternative, use Vicks VapoPads and Vicks VapoSteam with select humidifiers to get soothing Vicks vapors.
Can I use Vicks vaporizer with essential oils?WARNING: DO NOT ADD ESSENTIAL OILS, LIQUID INHALANTS OR ANY ADDITIVES TO THE WATER. DOING SO CAN DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFIER AND VOID THE WARRANTY. Your humidifier can be used with Vicks VapoPads to provide up to 8 hours of soothing vapors.
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