Vicks Portable Steam Inhaler, V1300

This item says it's a steamer. It is not. It does not make steam. It is just a warm water holder. Virtually useless.

there is no steam . No plug no batteries

Was really disappointed in this item, I feel that just being able to use warm and not boiling water it doesn't have the same effect. I do see the safety issue but this is definitely not for meliza

I thought that this steam inhaler had a battery-operated liquid mist producer, but it doesn't. You simply heat whatever you want to inhale, put it in the plastic container and use the mask to direct the vapors to your nose. You can do the same thing with a coffee cup. And here's the CATCH - you can't boil the liquid. It can be hot but not boiling. I guess the plastic could melt, or undesirable elements of the plastic composition could get in the liquid and get inhaled. So, you can't even get a good strong steam going before you inhale. If you want the convenience of a mask that directs warm vapor to your nose for eleven dollars, then this is your item.

I got this for $4 on clearance and am sorry I even paid that. The hood blocks the "steam" (hot water with menthol scent) from getting to you. I got this because the dog burned himself on my electric vaporizer, but it's not worth it. Save yourself the money and boil a pot of water and add menthol to it. Stand over that for 5 minutes and you'll do more than this ever did.