Best Humidifier Humidifier Filters?
Steven asks…
what is the pink discoloration on my humidifier filter? Is it mildew?
Should I replace my filter now? I have a two week old baby. Thanks!
Oh no! I have been using the humidifier for a week now. I will replace it immediately! What are the implications to my baby having been breathing the mist from the humidifier? thanks!
answers:
That pink stuff is mold. I would replace it immediately, and wash the unit with a HOT soapy sponge.
Sandra asks…
What is the point of having a filter in a humidifier? Why not just get filter-free?
People drink tap water…..so why do we need to filter the tap water before it goes through the humidifier?
I would think that if you just rinse the humidifier and change the water every night, that there is no point of wasting money on filters for a humidifier. Just buy a filter-free humidifer
answers:
The reason they have filters is to catch the minerals in the water, they wont hurt you, but they make a hell of a mess. You will get white dust all over, bad for electronics especially. A warm mist humidifier doesn’t use a filter or make a mess, thats what I use.
Donald asks…
What does the black surrounding a humidifier filter do?
I have seen the same filter without the “black” around it. What’s the deal?
answers:
I think you are talking about the black pre filter material. It lets static cling attract dirt and dust. Its stops larger microscopic pieces of dust and air particulates from entering the intake of the unit. It’s another step in keeping the inside of the unit a bit cleaner, keeping out dirt and dust making the filters last longer, and run cleaner and more efficiently.
If its a nylon type material and not paper you can rinse them in running water before each use, let dry and reuse. This really saves you from replacing the internal filter that can be pricey.
