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Does anyone have the Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer?

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I've seen a few old threads recommending it so I'm wondering if anyone has bought it recently to know if it's still safe
 

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I think @rocky'smom uses/used it :)
Ok adding my 2 cents here, I only use steam type vaporizer in my apartment. I have 2 of them, both Vicks 1 1/2 gallon ones like this: https://www.amazon.com/Vicks-Vaporizer-Nightlight-Auto-Shut-Moisturized/dp/B0000TN7ME
I don't have kids in the house so that is not a worry. My vet told me that they are the safest to use around our feathered friends. I was worried about the Teflon issue but after several calls to the company, there is no Teflon in this product.
They are easy to clean, work well with hard water or softened water, hard water is preferred. The tank is easily bleached once a week, the heater sat in large cool whip container with cleaning vinegar every 2 weeks for 1 hour and then rinsed with hot water. You may have to use bamboo skewer to pick out the hard water deposits. Most often the vinegar will take care of it.
 

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" If you still have questions about the Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer, please reach out to our Consumer Relations team by calling 800-477-0457 or emailing ConsumerRelations@kaz.com. We are here to help! "

 

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I use mine most of the winter. But I will add that I bought ultra mist one with X mas gift card that works well. Biggest thing with steam one in hard water build up. Cleaning vinegar lots of it.
 

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I emailed the company asking if it is PTFE & PFOA free and it is but I was wondering if there was anything else I should be asking is in it. I think it's good but I want to be 100% sure I'm not missing anything
 

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I emailed the company asking if it is PTFE & PFOA free and it is but I was wondering if there was anything else I should be asking is in it. I think it's good but I want to be 100% sure I'm not missing anything
hi did you get α response? i have one right now and i was wondering if it was safe to use before i started running it
 

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