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Essick Air Products Humidifier Bacteriostatic Treatment helps to control bacteria and algae growth in evaporative humidifiers.
When filling the humidifier, use 1/6 fluid ounce (approx. 1/8 capful) bacteriostatic treatment per gallon of water. Repeat process when refilling. Regular use will eliminate bacteria/algae growth and keep your unit smelling good.
Steve M
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
Seems to work well.Many customers seem concerned with the toxicity of this product but I have no issues with it at all and it seems to work very well and it is relativeley inexpensive. A bottle should last at least one heating season.
Mike H.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
Does the job in preventing bacteria build up in the water in your humidifier. Interior parts of the humidifier no longer have that slime on them. Does the job very well, just wish you didn't have to buy a half a gallon of it at a time.
Rev.Sharon
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025
Use it in your air humidifiers and it can be trusted to keep away any mold or bacteria. Good product in this time was a good price
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2024
So far with 4 liter fill ups on my humidifier , I had not notice the annoying slim build up in my tank ....I also put Febreze in the tank for a pleasant smell
David Rabaduex
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
It's working well in an ancient Sears humidifier that has had issues with foul odors over the last 40 years. (Yes . You read that right.) A capful in two gallons works wonders, and the two bottles should last me all season.
lapoljo
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
My Go To for our humidifier. Keeps the water and filter fresh for a longer period.My experience, it has a strong scent (not offensive to me), so I use about 1/2 the recommended amount and it works just fine.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
First year using. After three months of continuous running in two humidifiers both appear clean.
Dawg
Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2024
I apply it to all my humidifier in the winter, and it keeps their filter clean, so my humidifiers could operate at their best.
Admiral Ackbar
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
This stuff works great in a wick style humidifier. However, a couple caveats and pieces of advice.The directions say you need 1/6 of an oz per gallon of water. That's one teaspoon. We're talking about 5 ml. You can put more, but you don't need much. I eyeball a slight and short pour. One bottle can last you at least a couple years if you only have one or two humidifiers.Secondly, the cap is poorly designed. I've had two bottles and both caps broke. The screw for the cap is longer than the cap itself. Since this is a chemical, your instinct should be to cap the bottle tightly. But if you do so the top of the cap will crack and pop up. Exposing the insides. So be careful, and if it pops, put it in another bottle with appropriate warning labels.Due to the bad cap I docked it a star.
Gungun
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2023
I have been using products for my humidifier. The surface of inner tank become a bit slimy after couple of days even if I pour this product. not sure if it is really working...
Needcooling
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2023
Read the instructions, I didn't. Used it for a week in ultrasonic humidifier by accident. Not a great feeling.This is to be used on "cool wick" humidifiers, the one that has a sponge of some sort and a fan. I probably not recommend this for "hot" humidifiers which boil water. But I recall hot humidifiers has no microbial growth to speak with since it boils the water.I use this in my PC water cooling reservoir since I didn't want to waste it, it also prevents microbial growth. Pretty sure that's not the right way, but I don't have anything else to use this on.
Corina L.
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2021
This is my mothers second order of these. Great value but it really does work.she puts it in her large humidifier but also her little ones as well it really cuts down on the water dust sports and regular dust around the house.Keeps her large humidifier clean and has never had a problem with it after 9 years of use and she believes its because she used this to keep it clean and running well.You only use a cap or 2 full but she orders more because it takes so long to get and never wants to run out
JSterritt
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
This product works flawlessly. Using it is essential to human health and humidifier longevity. Bacteria and algae will absolutely grow and be introduced into the air without appropriate treatment (bad for human and pet health; also icky smells). This product is odorless and makes humidifier upkeep a breeze by extending wick life and eliminating biofilms (bacteria sludge). Despite its terrifying label, the treatment solution is essentially a cleaning product comparable to ammonia that we all keep under our kitchen sinks. The warning label might actually keep people from being too casual with the product, which should be treated like bleach or ammonia—with care. The dose makes the poison: this treatment must be diluted at approx 1:1000 (0.16 fl. ounces per gallon of water). If you are smelling chemicals, that is a sign that the product wasn’t diluted and was allowed by flawed equipment or improper use to evaporate undiluted (or that waaaaay too much product was used). Using this product reduces the use of other potentially harmful and annoying products, like bleach. The alternative to using this bacteriacide in an evaporative humidifier is weekly hour-long cleanings with bleach and shorter wick life. (Note: household bleach has the same dire safety warnings about wearing gloves and goggles; Essick Air and Clorox are both OSHA cat 1 & 2 hazards (eyes/skin). Food for thought.) I’ve used this product for three long winters, eyeball the measurement, and have never experienced a problem. Humid air reduces airborne bacteria, mold spores, virus particles, and allergens. A properly working humidifier needs a bacteria- and algae-free reservoir/water source. This product works great without any pool chemical odors!
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