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MABIS Facial Steamer, Steam Inhaler, FSA Eligible, Vaporizer or Vocal Steamer with Aromatherapy Diffuser and Soft Face Mask for Cleansing, Sinus Pressure, Congestion, Colds and Cough, 25mL

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Brand Mabis
Model Name Steam Inhaler
Item dimensions L x W x H 4 x 9 x 10 inches

About this item

  • FACIAL STEAMER NATURALLY AND EFFECTIVELY helps relieve respiratory symptoms associated with a cold, sore throat, cough, flu, laryngitis , bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma.
  • INHALER FEATURES ADJUSTABLE STEAM CONTROLS to customize the amount of steam for individual needs. It is perfect for respiratory issues, vocal steaming or facial steaming by increasing moisture
  • OIL DIFFUSING AROMATHERAPY OPTION provides the ability to infuse the steam with the convenient aromatherapy tray making it easy to diffuse oils into the air. Oils sold separately.
  • STEAM INHALER FEATURES ULTRA QUIET OPERATION while the soothing wave of steam particles along with the flexible mask help to keep the steam concentrated for the deepest inhalation and pore cleanse
  • STEAMER SPECS: Measures 4x9x10 and weighs only 4 pounds. Includes a soft, flexible Non Latex face mask, extension tube, 25 mL measuring cup and 60 mL Aromatherapy Tank with a 5 foot power cord
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Personal Steam Inhaler & Vaporizer

MABIS A HealthSmart Brand
HealthSmart Inhalers

HealthSmart has a line of steam inhalers to fit every family member. From a sleek unit perfect for the adults to cute animal-themed units ideal for children, each product offers welcome relief from congestion. These innovative steam inhalers help you breathe easier while adding a stylish touch to any room.

  • Adjustable steam control
  • Aromatherapy tank
  • Filter-less
  • Includes English and Spanish instruction manual

MABIS Personal Steam Inhaler

Vaporizer with Aromatherapy Diffuser

This stylish steam inhaler helps you take control of your cold, flu, or congestion symptoms. Protect your health without harmful side effects by using this natural form of therapy at the first sign of congestion. Easily control the amount of steam and size of the particles by adjusting them to your symptoms. You can also enhance the healing effects of the steam by adding your favorite essential oils to the aromatherapy tray. No filters needed.

  • Adjustable steam control
  • Natural, safe and effective
  • No filters needed
  • Includes English and Spanish instruction manual

Adjustable steam control

Relief for Throat Irritation, Coughs and Congestion

Aromatherapy Diffuser

Adjustable Steam Control

Easily control the amount of steam by adjusting them to your comfort level. Don’t let colds, congestion, or sinus problems slow you down. Protect your health without harmful side effects by using this natural approach to relieving inflammation and upper respiratory congestion.

Relief for Throat Irritation, Coughs and Congestion

Take control of your cold, flu, asthma or congestion symptoms and start breathing easier in minutes by inhaling the warm, moist mist.

Aromatherapy Diffuser

Infuse the steam with your favorite aromatherapy scents. The convenient aromatherapy tray allows you to add your own essential or fragrance oils, making it easy to diffuse them into the air.

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Product Description

This Best-Selling Facial Steam Inhaler is perfect for a number of respiratory ailments and can be used with or without essential oils. It is beneficial for the common cold, sore throats, cough, flu, laryngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma. The steam is great for relieving throat inflammation and irritation as well as rejuvenating skin and opening and cleaning pores. This steamer comes with a soft, non latex flexible mask, extension tube, drain tank, aromatherapy tank, indicator light, measuring cup and a 5 foot power cord for convenience. Place Humidifier in an area that is out of the reach of children. Humidifier may not work properly on a non level surface. Always place Humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface, at least 5 inches away from walls and heat sources such as stoves, radiators or heaters. When moving, or lifting the Humidifier make sure you have a secure grip under the Base of unit. When removing the Tank, use one hand on the Tank Handle and the other on the bottom of the Tank on the Fill Cap. This will help prevent leakage of water or breakage of the unit itself. Before using the Humidifier, extend the cord and inspect for any signs of damage. Do not use the product if cord has been damaged.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 9 x 10 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 40-741-000
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Supply
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 885121813971 767056407411 885426360507
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mabis
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000AYYK5M
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 5,999 ratings

Product guides and documents

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the value, ease of use, and cleanability of the facial steamer. They mention that it's well worth the price, easy to keep clean, and convenient. Some are satisfied with allergy relief. However, some complain about the heat and safety. Opinions are mixed on quality and performance.

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269 customers mention261 positive8 negative

Customers find the steamer useful for relieving sinus and congestion. They say it has a great warmth that helps their skin and sinuses. They also say it's very useful to relieve blocked nose and breathe better. Customers say it does wonders for their breathing and lungs. They mention it'll soothe a sore throat and clear out their lungs between colds.

"I like it because it’s small and it’s fast and It inhaler" Read more

"...It brought relief and felt good on my lungs with bronchitis. I put it away, it hasn’t even been a year yet, and I’m sick with bronchitis again...." Read more

"...Side note: the Alkalol is great for stubborn sinus problems...." Read more

"...has a few great features, is easy to use, and gives a dramatic improvement in symptoms.So why only four-stars?..." Read more

215 customers mention165 positive50 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the steamer. They say it's fairly easy to use, simple, and convenient. They also appreciate the easy-to-understand instructions and the price is great for such a nice small machine. Customers also say it does well as far as steaming, is pretty hot at times, but manageable. They mention the MABIS is inexpensive and a delight to use.

"...The MABIS is a pretty simple device. There are two water chambers...." Read more

"User friendly and works good" Read more

"...seems of very high quality components, has a few great features, is easy to use, and gives a dramatic improvement in symptoms...." Read more

"...You have to follow the instructions carefully, and they are a little confusing...." Read more

107 customers mention107 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the steam inhaler. They mention that it is well constructed, easy to use, and cheaper than allergy medicines and inhalers. Some say that the steam comes in a very good amount and relaxes for congestion. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...it isn't something that needs constant replacement, it's been well worth the price so far (and I know I've jinxed myself)." Read more

"...It's well worth the money. Only time will tell the longevity of the device...." Read more

"I am quite pleased with this inhaler! Worth the purchase price. Very helpful with colds and with clearing out my lungs between colds...." Read more

"...This is a reasonably priced, good quality unit that does what it's supposed to do...." Read more

94 customers mention76 positive18 negative

Customers like the cleanability of the facial steamer. They say it is effortless to keep clean, does a great job cleaning out your respiratory tract, and is easy to take apart, rinse, and dry. Some customers also mention that it makes their face feel clean after the steam.

"...I think it's a good value purchase. Cleaning is easy...." Read more

"...I have yet to have a problem with it. Very easy to clean and use! 10/10 recommend!" Read more

"...I've used it 3 times today and it clears me out perfectly...." Read more

"...It is easy to take apart, rinse, and dry, so no mildew can build up in between uses. I highly recommend it!" Read more

763 customers mention414 positive349 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the steam inhaler. Some say it's nice when it works and serves its purpose, while others say that it completely stopped working after a few uses. The switch stopped working, so the light stopped working. The machine became unusable and didn't seem to help at all.

"...I used it after purchasing because I was sick and it did work very well. It brought relief and felt good on my lungs with bronchitis...." Read more

"...Also, the power indicator light at base of unit has stopped working...." Read more

"...I have no problem with it's durability. It works!! I only use it when I feel a bout of bronchitis coming on...." Read more

"...Saline nasal sprays don't work, and I don't like using drugs (which aren't very effective anyway)...." Read more

475 customers mention160 positive315 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the facial steamer. Some mention that it runs with powerful steam for less than five minutes, produces steam well, and has some nice features. However, others say that it broke after like 5 uses and was cheaply made.

"...However, it is true that the plastic in this unit isn't the best...." Read more

"...I really wanted to like this as it produces steam well and has some nice features, but the plastic case is completely failing after several weeks of..." Read more

"...It seems like fatigue failure. It is probably combination of poor mechanical design, incorrect assumptions about usage conditions, incorrect..." Read more

"...The 1st time it last like a year and it broke; so I give the product a second change and purchase in February and it broken again, same part...." Read more

264 customers mention61 positive203 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the heat produced by the steam shower. They mention that the steam gets very hot, and the water wetting the towel is hot. They also say that it has to cool down to restart, and that it takes too long to warm up. Additionally, some customers also report that the shower does not put out a lot of steam, and its production is not up to par.

"...We usually have to sit at a table with it because the water wetting the towel is hot and we don't want that in our laps." Read more

"Device warms up a lot and the steam becomes very hot, however It produces little steam. I have not tested the aromatherapy feature yet" Read more

"...The steam takes too long when I fill it up all the way." Read more

"...cools the steam so it isn't as hot, and 2) allows you to use aromatherapy with the steam...." Read more

85 customers mention6 positive79 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the safety of the steam facial. They mention that it is a health and apparent fire hazard, with a high bubble of heat. Some say that the machine keeps burning them and is not safe to use any longer.

"...to put my face fully on the mask for more than a second or two; my face burns, my lips burn, even the insides of my nostrils burn...." Read more

"This item gets extremely hot. Very unsafe, high risk for facial burns...." Read more

"...what went wrong but that is a huge warning sign to me that it is not safe to use. I'll be tossing it and buying another brand." Read more

"...it I realized that I had one that was defective...." Read more

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This is the second time I purchased this product. The 1st time it last like a year and it broke; so I give the product a second change and purchase in February and it broken again, same part. The 1st time I didn't do a review but I want everyone now to know that the quality of this product is horrible.
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celia torres
5.0 out of 5 stars The inhaler works very good
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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I like it because it’s small and it’s fast and It inhaler
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Dena
5.0 out of 5 stars Good relief at a reasonable price.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
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This was a great product for the first 5-6 uses. I used it after purchasing because I was sick and it did work very well. It brought relief and felt good on my lungs with bronchitis. I put it away, it hasn’t even been a year yet, and I’m sick with bronchitis again. So I got it out to use and it simply won’t work. Strange because I was very careful with it, put it all back in the original box, and didn’t even use it that much the first time. The light briefly came on, and now that went off too. It’s just done and I feel it’s practically new. I see other people had similar problems with this unit. I wish I had read the reviews better now. I’m not going to even try to return it because it seems this company is horrible about that, but I will never buy from them again.

Update: my bad. I forgot you had to put water in the inside and the outside reservoirs. It’s working fine. I updated my post and increased it to five stars. Go to YouTube and look up how to use before using. There are great tutorial videos on there.
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Leadfoot
1.0 out of 5 stars Serious mechanical design and material flaws
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018
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Updated again 3/22/18:
Now the soft plastic purple face mask has broken away from the inhale tube (see new uploaded photo). You can see on the inside where the plastic has fail and separated. Will glue it with epoxy to keep it going, but this thing is really awful, definitely one of the worst products I have ever purchased.

Updated 2/24/18:
After several months of use, this unit is now puddling water at base on table after every use. Also, the power indicator light at base of unit has stopped working. I should mention that several reviewers have commented that there is no way for the plastic to crack unless the unit is rinsed after use while still hot. Not true. I have never done this and have always allowed the unit to cool down before rinsing or cleaning, so this is not a material expansion/contraction problem due to cleaning. I still maintain that the manufacturer has used the wrong type of plastic for the application.

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I really wanted to like this as it produces steam well and has some nice features, but the plastic case is completely failing after several weeks of use (refer to pics). The plastic at the back of unit where the top cover snaps in place has crumbled and broken away, so the top cover no longer stays on. Also, a large stress crack developed that extends from the AC POWER cord entry point towards the top of the unit. The manufacturer has obviously used the wrong type of plastic for this design application as it is too brittle and does not stand up to heat well. The top cover retaining features are also too weak. Do not recommend buying unless you enjoy repairing all these defects yourself, which I am now forced to do. I believe getting a replacement would be a waste of time as this is obviously a common design defect based on other Amazon reviewer complaints, which I unfortunately ignored.
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Leadfoot
1.0 out of 5 stars Serious mechanical design and material flaws
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018
Updated again 3/22/18:
Now the soft plastic purple face mask has broken away from the inhale tube (see new uploaded photo). You can see on the inside where the plastic has fail and separated. Will glue it with epoxy to keep it going, but this thing is really awful, definitely one of the worst products I have ever purchased.

Updated 2/24/18:
After several months of use, this unit is now puddling water at base on table after every use. Also, the power indicator light at base of unit has stopped working. I should mention that several reviewers have commented that there is no way for the plastic to crack unless the unit is rinsed after use while still hot. Not true. I have never done this and have always allowed the unit to cool down before rinsing or cleaning, so this is not a material expansion/contraction problem due to cleaning. I still maintain that the manufacturer has used the wrong type of plastic for the application.

Original review:
I really wanted to like this as it produces steam well and has some nice features, but the plastic case is completely failing after several weeks of use (refer to pics). The plastic at the back of unit where the top cover snaps in place has crumbled and broken away, so the top cover no longer stays on. Also, a large stress crack developed that extends from the AC POWER cord entry point towards the top of the unit. The manufacturer has obviously used the wrong type of plastic for this design application as it is too brittle and does not stand up to heat well. The top cover retaining features are also too weak. Do not recommend buying unless you enjoy repairing all these defects yourself, which I am now forced to do. I believe getting a replacement would be a waste of time as this is obviously a common design defect based on other Amazon reviewer complaints, which I unfortunately ignored.
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D. Knight
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, but the quality isn't great
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2013
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Short review: (read the title of this review) In short, I do recommend this product.

More details: Every 2-3 months my sinuses dry up and, I guess they clog or something, because I start getting really bad sinus headaches. The only effective way to get rid of them is to use something to moisturize them effectively. Saline nasal sprays don't work, and I don't like using drugs (which aren't very effective anyway). The most effective approach I have found is using  nasal irrigation  and this steam inhaler.

You have to follow the instructions carefully, and they are a little confusing. You put a small amount of pure water in the heating chamber and, for best results, some saline solution or  Alkalol  in the "aromatherapy" tank. Side note: the  Alkalol  is great for stubborn sinus problems.

The confusing part of the instructions, to me anyway, are the ones regarding the "aromatherapy/drain tank." As I pull the tank out (facing the unit), the larger tank is on the right, and this is the "fill" tank. The pictures in the instructions show the smaller tank on the right, and show it as being the fill tank. You can tell which one is the drain tank because there is a hole over it (where it fits into the main unit)--this is on the left in my unit. So the fluids and the tube go into the fill tank (right side, larger cup on my unit) and you have to leave the other side empty. I also have to be careful not to overfill mine since the fill tank is larger than the drain tank.

Some of the reviews complain about the unit burning up--I suspect they may have forgotten the step to add the pure water to the heating chamber. However, it is true that the plastic in this unit isn't the best. I've had mine for about a year and a half, and the plastic that gets the hottest is distinctly yellow-brown (and remember, I don't use mine everyday). So, I'm going to have to replace it soon.

Bottom line: If you have sinus problems, this is too good to pass up, but expect to have to replace it regularly.

Also, if anyone knows of anything that works as well but is better quality, please say so in a comment to this review (with a link, please).
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Judith J. Standing
1.0 out of 5 stars Unsuitable for the UK!
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