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Protec Humidifier Cleaning Ball (PC-1) – Fight Humidifier Mold and Bacteria with Protec Humidifier Cleaning Ball
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Brand | Protec |
Color | Blue |
Filter Type | Carbon |
Product Dimensions | 2"D x 7"W x 3"H |
Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
About this item
- FIGHT HUMIDIFIER MOLD & BACTERIA – Keep your humidifier clean and fresh. The Protec Humidifier Cleaning Cartridge reduces up to 99% of odor causing bacteria, unsightly mold and algae growth versus untreated humidifier surfaces. It contains no harsh chemicals.
- CONTINUOUS CLEANING: This humidifier cleaning cartridge features a patented antimicrobial that continuously works to inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold and helps prevent the buildup of slime in the water.
- LONG LASTING: This cartridge keeps cleaning for 30 days and will work in all humidifier brands. Just drop the Protec cleaning ball in the tank and let it get to work removing bacteria, mold, and slime for a fresh, clean mist!
- GENTLE CLEANING ACTION: This humidifier tank cleaner contains no harsh chemicals, making the cleaning action just as gentle as water on your humidifier surfaces and components.
- SAFE AND PROVEN ANTIMICROBIAL: The Protec Antimicrobial Cleaning Cartridge uses the same antimicrobial that has been used for years in drinking water filters to prevent objectionable odors and tastes, with no harsh chemicals.
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From the manufacturer
Kaz Protec Cleaning Cartridge
The Protec Antimicrobial Cleaning Cartridge features a patented antimicrobial, Aquastat, that continuously works to inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold as well as help prevent the buildup of slime in the water and humidifier surfaces.
Aquastat contains no harsh chemicals or harsh acids making the cleaning action just as gentle as water on your humidifier surfaces and components. In addition, the Protec Cartridge contains no harmful chemicals while providing fresh, clean mist.
The Protec Antimicrobial Cleaning Cartridge uses the same antimicrobial that has been used for years in drinking water filters to prevent objectionable odors, tastes.
- Keeps your humidifier cleaner, longer
- Simply drop in tank for fresh, clean mist
- Keeps cleaning for up to 30 days
- Works in virtually all humidifiers
- Kills bacteria that can cause unpleasant odors
- Just as gentle as water on your humidifier
- Package contains one Protec cleaning cartridge
Directions for Use:
- For use with the following sizes of residential humidifiers: Small portable humidifier units, Console humidifier units, Central humidifier units.
- For use in the following types of residential humidifiers: Ultrasonic, Cool Mist (impeller), Evaporative and Steam Vaporizer.
- Do not contaminate: Water, food, or feed by storage and disposal.
- Storage: Do not store in areas accessible to children. Keep product dry during storage.
- Container and Disposal: Do not reuse empty cartridge or outer carton. Securely wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in the trash.
Product Description
Product Description
Keep your humidifier clean and fresh with the Protec Humidifier Cleaning Ball. This Humidifier Tank Cleaner reduces up to 99% of odor causing bacteria, unsightly mold and algae growth versus untreated humidifier surfaces. It contains no harsh chemicals, works for 30 days and works in all humidifier brands. Small in size, you can easily drop this cleaning cartridge tool in the humidifier water tank and leave it there for 30 days for a fresher and more sanitized water tank.
Brand Story
By Pro Tec
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7 x 2 x 3 inches; 0.32 ounces
- Item model number : PC-1BXN
- Date First Available : January 1, 1999
- Manufacturer : Pro Tec
- ASIN : B0002AHW0O
- Best Sellers Rank: #88,694 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
- #155 in Humidifiers
- Customer Reviews:
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
Easy to clean | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | — | 5.0 |
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capacity | 1 liters | 5.3 ounces | 1 gallons | 3 gallons | 1 gallons | 1 gallons |
floor area | — | 11 square inches | 1 gallons | 200 adult us | — | — |
runtime | 24 hours | 24 hours | — | 24 hours | 24 hours | — |
power source | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — | — | Corded Electric |
material | Plastic | — | — | Plastic | Plastic | — |
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Active Ingredients: Silver (Metallic, 1.4%); Inactive Ingredients: Other Ingredients (98.6%)
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Customers like the performance, cleanliness and ease of use of the humidifier filter. For example, they mention it works well to help minimize buildup and prolong the life of filters. That said, they appreciate the versatility. Opinions are mixed on value, mold protection, durability, and smell.
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Customers like the performance of the filters. For example, they say it works well to help minimize buildup and growth in humidifiers, and it extends the life of filters. Some mention that the filters keep the tank on their humidifier clearer and cleaner.
"...But now I believe it works super well, so I'm changing my entire review and am happy." Read more
"...Very safe, very effective. Recommend to everyone!" Read more
"Seemed to work fine and keep water clean." Read more
"...It's not 100% effective but it definitely helps. There is a similar product from Protec that is shaped like a fish...." Read more
Customers like the cleanliness of the filter. They say it helps keep the water clean, and the filter clean longer. Customers also mention that the steam produced by the filter is clean and helps protect mucus.
"...This helps with the longevity of this little purifier to keep the water and unit clean for my next use...." Read more
"...But I added this thing back in the tank, and the humidifier has stayed clean, even past the time I'm due for a new weekly cleaning and..." Read more
"...If you do all three steps regularly, you'll enjoy the clean steam that helps protect your mucus membranes from drying out..." Read more
"...It does the rest. Much easier to clean Or have to clean out the humidifier as often. Keeps gunk from building up too...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They say it's simple and convenient, making life easy. Customers also appreciate the clear directions and easy to change filter. They mention that it keeps the tank clean and easy take care of the humidifier.
"Love the ease - just drop it into the water and you're done. I even drop one in by the filter and it helps it to stay clean and smelling great." Read more
"I really like the ease of pop ping one of these in my humidifier that I use all winter...." Read more
"...It was super easy to use and I just threw it in the tank of my humidifier and filled as I would normally. Its tiny and has worked well so far...." Read more
"I like that it is easy to use, cleans and purifies my humidifier, makes me feel relaxed that the water..." Read more
Customers find the filters great for humidifiers. They say it makes cleaning the humidifier much easier, and the mist is a bit fresher. Customers also say the filters keep the water fresher longer and keep the humidifer working clear.
"...Keeps gunk from building up too. I feel the moisture is more clean now...." Read more
"...part of our daily routine and it does the magic to clean and keep the humidifier fresh." Read more
"Love that this item keeps my humidifier working clear and clean. Just wish it was cheaper...." Read more
"These are great for humidifiers. I don’t get that slimy bacteria in the reservoir anymore. Definitely worth it!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the filter. Some mention it's worth the investment, and an inexpensive way to keep the water and the filter of your humidifier cleaner longer. However, others say that it'll waste your money and is a pricey solution to hard water impact on warm mist humidifier.
"...I am impressed that there is not much slimy residue in the tanks. Well worth using." Read more
"...My only gripe is that price increases over five years I’ve been using these make these a pricey solution to hard water impact on warm mist humidifier." Read more
"...conditions while using this product but for the price it's worth the investment." Read more
"...These are extremely expensive and need to be replaced monthly. Larger tanks may need two." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mold protection of the humidifier. Some mention that it cleans well and does a great job of preventing bacteria and mold. However, others say that it gets full of gunk and starts to grow mildew in 2 weeks.
"...Keeps gunk from building up too. I feel the moisture is more clean now...." Read more
"This does seem to help mitigate the build up of bacteria and algae in a humidifier. It's not 100% effective but it definitely helps...." Read more
"...The problem with most humidifiers is the high bacterial growth in the water...." Read more
"...conducted in 2006, which showed this product was extremely effective at killing germs and mold (aka "slime") in humidifiers..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the humidifier. Some mention that it prolongs the lifetime of the humidity sensor and makes the filters last longer. However, others say that it fell apart easily and was not well made.
"...This helps with the longevity of this little purifier to keep the water and unit clean for my next use...." Read more
"...Given that it costs the same as this product, lasts longer, and performs better at prolonging the (expensive) filter life, I plan to use only the..." Read more
"Along with multiple others here, I will note that these balls fall apart easily, scatter their contents, and are unable to be reassembled...." Read more
"I have found these to definitely help humidifier filters last longer and not go moldy so easily...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smell of the humidifier. Some mention that it works great to stave off weird smells, while others say that it still develops funny smells.
"...Clean steam has no odor. I am doing this review based on the specific humidifier machine I own, the Honeywell Model HCM 630...." Read more
"...Two weeks later the humidifier started smelling toxic. We removed the cover and filter to find slime everywhere! After only two weeks!..." Read more
"...I even drop one in by the filter and it helps it to stay clean and smelling great." Read more
"...It seems to work well because I really don't smell any odd odors. I pair this with a demineralization capsule...." Read more
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This is a good purchase. It works!
I thought I did as a good job as possible every time I had to refill it, but I hoped this little thing in the tank could help solve my problems.
It did not. It seemed to make things worse. So I have this a bad review.
But I take it back.
I read the manual for my humidifier and found I had only been using cleaning vinegar which is good for descaling, but not for sterilizing it and proper cleaning. And so I followed the directions exactly to do both one at a time, and it clean d my humidifier perfectly and it is clean as can be. I have only been doing a partial job, and the part with bleach absolutely got it clean even in the nooks and crannies and areas I didn't think it would reach.
And now that it is perfectly clean, I began trying distilled water, but idk, my plants didn't like it. But I added this thing back in the tank, and the humidifier has stayed clean, even past the time I'm due for a new weekly cleaning and descaling!
So it just pays to read all the directions and instructions for everything. If you don't, then your humidifier will look disgusting. That means you're not reading the booklet that came with it! And that would make this pointless to use.
But now I believe it works super well, so I'm changing my entire review and am happy.
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