Star Wars Cool Mist Humidifier
Let me guess. You think that R2D2 humidifier is just a toy for Star Wars fans, right?
It’s a character-shaped humidifier, and it’s a fun gift. It’s also still a humidifier, so the advice for running any humidifier safely applies to it.
Is There a Millennium Falcon Humidifier?
The research behind this article found no official Millennium Falcon humidifier. Searches turned up Falcon lamps and clocks, and humidifiers in other designs. I haven’t been able to check this against a retailer or licensor page, so read it as “not found,” not as proof that none exists. If you find a listing, check the seller and the licensing before you buy.
Who a Star Wars Humidifier Is For
A Star Wars humidifier is a novelty, toy-style appliance. It suits a fan’s bedroom or a kid’s shelf. This article makes no health-benefit claim for any model and doesn’t compare a novelty unit with a medical device. For any breathing concern, ask your child’s doctor.
Why Cool Mist Matters Around Kids
MedlinePlus advises always using a cool-mist humidifier, especially for children, because warm-mist units can cause burns if a person gets too close. The EPA separately says to keep steam vaporizer humidifiers out of the reach of children, because steam and boiling water may cause burns.
Keeping Any Humidifier Clean and Safe
The EPA says to empty the tank, wipe all surfaces dry and refill the water in portable humidifiers daily to reduce any growth of microorganisms, and to clean them every third day to reduce the buildup of scale and microorganisms. MedlinePlus says humidifiers must be drained and cleaned daily, because bacteria can grow in standing water.
For water, the EPA advises low-mineral water such as distilled water so minerals aren’t released into the air. MedlinePlus likewise says to use distilled water instead of tap water, because the minerals in tap water can be released into the air as white dust and cause breathing problems.
On humidity, the EPA advises against humidifying a home above 50 percent relative humidity, since higher levels may encourage the growth of biological organisms. MedlinePlus says to set the unit to 40% to 50% humidity and notes that if room surfaces are constantly damp, mold and mildew can grow. A hygrometer from a hardware store, the EPA notes, will measure the humidity in your room.
The Bottom Line
A Star Wars humidifier is a humidifier in a character shape. Pick a cool-mist model for kids’ rooms, use distilled water, keep it clean and keep the room at 40% to 50% humidity.
The Force is strong with these humidifiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Millennium Falcon humidifier?
The research behind this article found no official Millennium Falcon humidifier; searches showed Falcon lamps and clocks and humidifiers in other designs. That hasn’t been checked against a retailer or licensor page, so read it as not found rather than proven not to exist.
Are cool mist humidifiers safer for kids?
MedlinePlus advises a cool-mist model, especially around children, because warm-mist units can burn someone who gets too close. The EPA says to keep steam vaporizers out of children’s reach.
How often should you clean a humidifier, and what water should you use?
The EPA says to empty, wipe dry and refill portable humidifiers daily and to clean them every third day; MedlinePlus says to drain and clean the unit every day. The EPA advises low-mineral water such as distilled water, and MedlinePlus says to use distilled instead of tap water.
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