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Vicks Personal Steam Inhaler V1200 Face Steamer or Inhaler with Soft Face Mask for Targeted Steam Relief Aids with Sinus Problems Congestion Cough Use with Soothing Menthol Vicks VapoPads
Last Updated: March 19, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.0
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Build Quality
66face, steam, cracked, mask, water
+14%
-86%
" ... The plastic disintegrates with use due to the heat generated by the boiler. ... "
" ... It is very flimsy, we cannot use them any more as it broken . ... "
" ... Rubber top smells. ... "
" ... Flimsy and useless. ... "
" ... Mine broke and cracked from the high heat it produce, ... "
" ... Very cheaply built. ... "
" ... In February 2018, its one main plastic piece is broken. ... Plastic quality is not great. ... "
" ... construction is not so robust. ... "
Ease of Use
47easy, use, works well, use and works, clean
+91%
-9%
" ... Really small and easy to spill on yourself. ... "
" ... Easy to use and best of all helps my astma ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It's easy to use & helps a lot. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Really relaxing and easy to use. ... "
" ... It’s light, easy to use, and works well. ... "
Comfort
39inhaler, sinus, mask, vapor, sinus headaches
+59%
-41%
" ... Helps alot with my allergies and sinus irritation. ... "
" ... over your head!. ... "
" ... Definitely a big help in search for sinus headache and infection. ... "
" ... Still, the one that you can hold in your hand runs about 150$ so this is a steal compared to that and probably provides the same amount of relief for much less money. ... "
" ... It also works well to relieve sinus pressure related to colds and migraines. ... "
" ... My head is clearer. ... "
" ... Repeated use has helped ease the tension in my lungs during my recent allergy bout. ... "
" ... I wore out my old inhaler, and finally found this one . ... "
Price
37product, money, waste of money, worth, congestion
+59%
-41%
" ... Still, for the price, it's a good piece of equipment. ... "
" ... There is nothing better at the price. ... "
" ... A good product for the money. ... "
" ... It works well for the price. ... "
" ... best price around . ... "
" ... great item and price ... "
" ... It got the job done especially for the reasonable price. ... "
" ... It is not the best quality, but for the money it's just fine. ... "
Returns
35refund, returns, returned, tried to return, send
-100%
" ... Additionally, when I tried to return it, I wasn't allowed. ... "
" ... Wanted to return it , but not returnable. ... "
" ... I don’t think I can return it now. ... "
" ... Can't return. ... "
" ... I also was not allowed to return it. ... "
" ... Then they want me to send it in so they can send me a replacement. ... "
" ... I wish I could get it returned. ... "
" ... Wish could return. ... "
Product Reliability
32sinus, years ago, vicks, steamer, inhaler
+38%
-63%
" ... And to top all that internal wiring seemed to have been short circuiting or something and after a strange sound, the whole thing stopped working. ... "
" ... I have been burned several times. ... "
" ... Should have lasted more then 3 months ... "
" ... This product did not work. ... "
" ... It cracked after a few days' use. ... "
" ... Had it less than half a day and it's garbage. ... "
" ... I had been battling with a sinus infection for several weeks and nothing would shake it. ... "
" ... This product is faulty. ... "
Cleaning
28easy to use, use and clean, essential oils, essential oil, easy to clean
+86%
-14%
" ... also very easy to clean up and disinfect after a cold. ... "
" ... Read about adding essential oils, fresh herbs, or green tea to water . ... "
" ... Personal vaporizer is easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... This helps restore the moisture and open my sinuses. ... "
" ... Our carpets were replaced 3-years ago and cleaned/vacuumed regularly. ... We can remove the carpets, we'll just do that. ... "
" ... I eventually ordered this and have been using it nightly with my essential oils and it's cleared everything out! ... "
" ... If you could add essential oils to it I would give it 5 stars. ... "
" ... i use this daily before nasal irrigation and also for a minute or two after i use nasal spray to help it absorb. ... "
Fit
24vent, inhaler, face, steam, medicine
+21%
-79%
" ... The top locking part just broke. ... "
" ... Plastic pieces started chipping and falling apart after just a few uses. ... "
" ... None of the vents fully close, so there is no way to block this vent. ... "
" ... Not user friendly, very difficult to stay in a bent over position for 5 minutes much less 15 minutes as per the instructions. ... "
" ... After using twice, the middle plastic started to crack and broke into pieces. ... "
" ... Doesn't fit face well. ... "
" ... Cheap overpriced piece of crap do not buy this go buy a kettle or a Vick’s steamer for half the price it only holds about an oz of water and is so flimsy it Felt like it wouldn’t work more than once ... "
" ... DO NOT buy if you want an inhaler that you can use with whatever medicine, oil, herbs you see fit. ... "
Water Usage
23steam, reservoir, boiling, spill, easy to spill
+35%
-65%
" ... If you tilt it a bit, hot water will spill on you. ... "
" ... There are large holes in the side where the water can slosh out if you move it. ... "
" ... It has non-stick coating on the water reservoir. ... "
" ... My only objection is that it does not have an automatic turn-off when it runs out of water. ... "
" ... On top of that I now have multiple cracks down the side and water dripping out. ... "
" ... My kid got burns as water is spilling out of it. ... "
" ... Mold where the water is supposed to be ... "
" ... water is easy to leak, the whole thing is just too small for its purpose. ... "
Heating
21steam, heat, water, heats, gets
+29%
-71%
" ... WARNING: It heats water to BOILING very quickly . ... except it’s HOT! ... "
" ... Way too hot! ... "
" ... The steam is too hot. ... "
" ... well mine didn't get hot enough . ... "
" ... Horrible gets way toooo hot! ... "
" ... this is not worth the money - its the same thing as putting your nose over a cup of hot tea. ... "
" ... It is hard to regulate the steam and heat ... "
" ... I would think a product of this kind would be designed to withstand steam heat, especially when only used occasionally. ... "
Water Resistance
19steam, nasal, hot shower, vicks, reservoir
+42%
-58%
" ... It won’t shutoff when it’s out of water which can be a fire hazard. ... "
" ... My dislike is that I can’t put any Vick drops in the water it works better for me if I could . ... "
" ... This doesn't even give an effect comparable to a moderately hot shower. ... "
" ... And you can not put anything instead of water (fe.perscripted liquids from doctor) and pads are quite expensive. ... "
" ... There are large holes in the side where the water can slosh out if you move it. ... "
" ... It has non-stick coating on the water reservoir. ... "
" ... You can easily burn urself in case the water will go out. ... "
" ... My only objection is that it does not have an automatic turn-off when it runs out of water. ... "
Marketplace
18advertised, amazon, described, bought, ever
+78%
-22%
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Also, the product works as advertised. ... "
" ... The inhaler works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Every thing was as advertised. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised. ... "
" ... I bought it in a great expectation as it's listed in amazon and are really good ... "
" ... I just received this today. ... "
Size
16compact, portable, easier, steam, inhaler
+94%
-6%
" ... Lightweight and compact. ... "
" ... Small and easy to store ... "
" ... Nice portable steam inhaler to have. ... "
" ... It’s a great price and compact enough to use it anywhere. ... "
" ... This is something I think is really useful & helpful because it’s of the basic & holistic properties it contains while being portable and convenient. ... "
" ... Easy to use and portable! ... "
" ... I like the compact size. ... "
" ... This helped me so much when I had bronchitis it's easy to use and works very well and takes up a small footprint I added eucalyptus oil and it really opened up my sinuses and help my breathing ... "
Product As Described
11advertised, described, well
+100%
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works fine and does what is advertised. ... "
" ... The inhaler works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as described ... "
" ... Also, the product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
Ease of Cleaning
11use and clean, clean, hard to clean, well, easy to clean
+82%
-18%
" ... Personal vaporizer is easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... it is simple to use and clean. ... "
" ... Very good, but a little bit hard to clean. ... "
" ... It's super easy to use and to clean. ... "
For Kids
10daughter, child, kid, steam, sinus
+70%
-30%
" ... She and her daughter uses it with great success and ease ... "
" ... I got this for my Kid. ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter. ... "
" ... I can get used to it, and it works well for clearing the sinus passages, but I wouldn't use it for a child or anyone with facial skin that's sensitive to high heat. ... "
" ... great for allergy season and winter season when kids catches colds easily ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter ! ... "
Overall performance
10well, use, done, sinuses, sinus
+90%
-10%
" ... The little machine worked like a miracle. ... "
" ... It got the job done especially for the reasonable price. ... "
" ... Does its job well ! ... "
" ... I use it when my sinuses are bad and it does a good job clearing them. ... "
" ... Does the job for me. ... "
" ... Nonetheless, gets the job done. ... "
" ... It does it's job well. ... "
" ... Otherwise no complaints it does the job and its a great product. ... "
Clarity
10sinuses, help, keeps, keep, airways
+100%
" ... Not for everybody, but it will work for COPD, to clear mucus ... "
" ... It really works to clear the stuffiness. ... "
" ... It helps to keep my nose clear. ... "
" ... Great little vaporizer to help clear your airways. ... "
" ... This keeps me breathing clear ... "
" ... I bought it due to a sinus infection but will continue to use it for my throat and to help keep my sinuses clear. ... "
" ... It's helping soothe and clear the congestion in my airways . ... "
" ... Helps to clear the sinuses. ... "
Hair
8steam, throat, stuffy nose, tickle, soothe
+63%
-38%
" ... It did clear up my stuffy nose, though. ... "
" ... Really helps w/stuffy nose. ... "
" ... It helps to keep my nose clear. ... "
" ... The warm, scented vapor gives me some relief when I'm coughing, have a sore throat, or a runny nose. ... "
" ... Inhaler makes it easy to target it to nose. ... "
Drying
7sinuses, passages, nose, nasal, helps
+86%
-14%
" ... It helped a lot when my Nose got dry and the blood/etc would start clumping. ... "
" ... It is excellent in a dry climate because it steams your face and nostrils. ... "
" ... In addition, these are amazing when you are getting sick, have allergies, or have dry mouth. ... "
" ... Helps keep dry tissues moist. ... "
" ... This really helps as our winters are very dry. ... "
" ... definitely helps with dry sinuses or congestion, heats up and produces steam very quickly. ... "
Cooling
7use, sinus, helped, bought, bad
+100%
" ... Simple to use and helped sooth my cold! ... "
" ... Helps greatly when you have a cold ... "
" ... I like it, use every time when have a bad cold. ... "
" ... The cold is long gone but I still use it all the time. ... "
" ... I have wanted one for years and I finally bought one when I had a recent cold. ... "
" ... It really helped loosen up the congestion I had during a bad cold. ... "
" ... Perfect for a cold. ... "
Delivery
6delivered, used, today, received, box
+67%
-33%
" ... It arrived promptly. ... "
" ... I just received this today. ... "
" ... perfect condition thanks! ... "
" ... It was delivered on time and with no problems. ... "
Setup
5read, pads, vicks, straightforward, set
+40%
-60%
" ... Not user friendly, very difficult to stay in a bent over position for 5 minutes much less 15 minutes as per the instructions. ... "
" ... Where do I start: First, the instructions are confusing. ... "
Storage
5space, bottle, steam, simply, reservoir
+60%
-40%
" ... A little bottle will last a longgg time! ... "
" ... Also on the back where adjust the steam level has open space if the steamer is knocked off it could spill the boiling water on you. ... "
Gaming
4soothing, game, even, waste of money, steam inhaler
+75%
-25%
" ... Soothing steam was a real blessing! ... Within 1 minute you have soothing steam. ... "
" ... Friend at the game yesterday said he knows a guy who tried everything, even Chemo pills & finally had to remove all his carpets from the bacteria inside the carpet. ... "
" ... I love this steam inhaler. ... "
Defective Delivery
4shipping, manufacturer, defective, one, cracked
-100%
" ... Arrived broken and broke even more. ... "
" ... Ordered two & within one month, both cracked. ... "
" ... So why should I pay for shipping a defective item to the manufacturer that would cost more than half the price of the unit? ... I shouldn't be paying for shipping the defective item back to the manufacturer due to a manufacturer's defect. ... "
" ... This product is faulty. ... "
Washer Dryer
4helps, throat, sinuses, really, passages
+75%
-25%
" ... It is excellent in a dry climate because it steams your face and nostrils. ... "
" ... Helps keep dry tissues moist. ... "
" ... This really helps as our winters are very dry. ... "
For Travel
3used, two, one, home
+67%
-33%
" ... Awesome for traveling vocalists or if you get sick. ... "
" ... I have two - one for home and one I keep with me on the road. ... "
As Gift
3sister, purchased, gifts
+100%
" ... This was a gift. ... "
" ... Was gift for my sister ... "
" ... great product i brag about this to everyone and give them for gifts ... "
Sound Quality
3+67%
-33%
" ... Listen, this is one of the best purchases I've ever made. ... "
" ... Great for singers and speakers, use before and after your gig or engagement. ... "
Software Platform
3error, room
+33%
-67%
" ... Great concept that would be very helpful except there is no room (like not a smidge of room) for error. ... "
Screen Protection
3cracked, use
-100%
" ... one is very large, but there are also multiple other hairline cracks. ... "
" ... Cracked base, leaked on first use. ... "
" ... Ordered two & within one month, both cracked. ... "
Call quality
3tired, worn, gets, thing, talking
+67%
-33%
" ... Voice with singing cuz ya know I do the thing 🎤 ... "
" ... I'm a professional voice actor. ... Ten minutes later, my voice was good as new! ... I've tried a host of different things to help with my voice getting crackly or tired, including many products specifically targeted at voice performers, but nothing worked like this did! ... "
Design
3design, years, three, like, inhaler
+67%
-33%
" ... I LOVE HOW IT MAKES ME FEEL ... "
Battery Life
3+100%
" ... Such a life saver. ... "
" ... I bought of pack of pads and recharge them with my own oils. ... "
" ... A good treatment lasts 10 minutes or more. ... "
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