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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
See update below..., January 30, 2007
I bought this item on the strength of the good reviews below, and because I wanted a little humidification in my bedroom, since I live in the Northeast. At first it did produce mist quite nicely, and I added some essential oils too, which it distributed well, but buyers should be aware that it only holds one cup of water (I measured), so it is really not big enough to act as a real humidifier, which typically hold at least a gallon. The dimensions of the mister are about 7.5" x 4" x 4", which I mention because it's hard to tell how big it is from the photos.
The mister does make some noise--not horrendous, but clearly audible, and this might bother some people if you intend to sleep with it on. As one reviewer noted, it sounds a bit like a computer running the CD drive.
Anyway, I used mine at bedtime, and the colors were pretty, and the aromatherapy aspect was quite nice. It ran out of water after a while, and I refilled it sometime during the night. In the morning it was no longer producing mist at all, even though the motor was running and it still had plenty of water in it. I'm going to return it, since it isn't working, and isn't large enough to do any serious humidifying anyway. This doesn't strike me as a very well-built item--the body, base, and cap are all very cheap plastic with silver paint on the metallic-looking portions, not actual metal. And oddly, absolutely no instructions of any kind are included with the item, although it's not too difficult to figure out how to use it.
UPDATE:
This is an amendment to my earlier review above. I tried the mister again the next day, and it worked again--perhaps I had overfilled it? The water level needs to be about two inches below the lip, or it doesn't mist. It came with a red max-fill line, but the aroma oils removed it almost immediately, so now I use my index finger to measure the water level.
Anyway, I put it in my office, which is a smallish room, maybe 7'x12', and so far it has kept running. It does a very nice job of diffusing aromatherapy oils and making the air smell fresh and pleasantly damp. I still don't think it does any major humidifying, since it only holds one cup, but as an air freshener it is really quite nice, and it pumps the mist out very steadily for maybe three or four hours. After initially being a bit buzzy-sounding, it seems to have broken itself in and makes its CD-drive noise without being too annoying--in fact it helps to cover noise from other offices to some degree. It makes a bit of a bubbling and dripping sound too, which is not upleasant.
I still think it's a bit cheaply built, and I don't know how it will hold up in the long run, but for now the mister is doing its job and I'm enjoying it as a fragrance diffuser and ionizer. It only takes about two drops of oil to scent the air lightly and pleasantly for hours. Recommended for smaller spaces, and not for serious humidifying, but it can be a nice aromatherapy and color accent. Also it is simple and easy to clean and refill--you can unplug the mister from the cord for that purpose. Since it isn't terribly expensive, it is probably worth a try. I would now give this item maybe four stars, in the context described above.
Btw, I use filtered water from a Brita pitcher to fill the mister. This seems to work very well and it produces a good volume of mist.
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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aromatherapy, December 24, 2006
Ever since seeing one of the fountain misters at a fair, I wanted one. However, this company also makes a variety of effective mist producing fountains in sizes that are more acceptable in a small office environment.
The SpaMist professional quality diffuser works well in the office or at home. It is small enough to fit on your desk and makes less noise than the hum of your computer. The calming LED lights automatically change the color display. You can opt out of the color if you wish and only experience the mist. I find the colors to be very soothing, like color therapy.
To add essential oils, I just poured in about six drops of my current favorite. Sweet Orange worked very well and instantly diffused into the room. When you pour in the water, the mist (not hot like steam, so very safe) starts automatically. There is a bubbling (like a mini fountain) so the lid keeps the water from splashing on your desk. If you put your face or hand near the unit, all you feel is a cool feathery mist.
Over time you may notice your skin isn't feeling as dry and you feel calmer because your environment is more friendly and nurturing. The use of essential oils can create a wide variety of moods from energizing to relaxing. Since this unit turns off automatically when the water level drops below the water level sensor, this is perfect to use at night when falling asleep.
Some ideas for essential oils:
Mood enhancing/anger relief: Rose
Relaxation/Sleep: Lavender
Energizing: Orange/Peppermint
Colds: Eucalyptus/Fir/Myrtle/Rosemary
Romantic: Ylang Ylang/Egyptian Musk/Rose/Patchouli/Sandalwood/Jasmine/Neroli
Dreams: Sandalwood/Juniper/Bergamot/Spruce
Spiritual: White Lotus
Holiday: Cinnamon/Clove/Pine
Winter: Cedar/Pine/Spruce
Normally during the winter I boil water on the stove with rosemary or other herbs to scent the house or to cleanse and humidify the air. This unit makes it much safer because I sometimes forget the water it boiling and with this unit, if you forget to add more water, it shuts itself off. This gives me much more peace of mind and I'm accomplishing the same results with essential oils.
~The Rebecca Review
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it so far, September 29, 2006
I just got my Thera Mist Air Therapy Fountain Mister today and love it! I was looking for something to diffuse essential oils without the need to heat them up or use a fan to disperse them. I looked at other fountain misters, but leaned towards this one because my main use would be for diffusing oils rather then for aesthetics. Another advantage of this unit is you can mist without having to run the lights at the same time. I have read many a review about similar fountain misters that stop working in a short time so only time will tell. If it does stop working abnormally soon I will post a follow-up. After looking at nebulizers that all seemed to be in the $100.00+ range and look like something Cheech and Chong would smoke out of I went with the $20.00 Thera Mist.
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