Review on Vornado MD1-0002 Replacement Humidifier Wick (2-Pack), White - Long-lasting Moisture and Clean Air Solution by Landon Bandepalli

I don't know which is worse: a rainbow of colors fading to black on small permanent set metal mesh wick filters, or permanent set metal mesh wick filters that get wet and crumble, no metal mesh. I willingly paid more for the Vornado brand after being completely disgusted with other brands and conventional wick filters. I was pleased to see that they are wider and narrower than in the years I've used my Vornado 4.2 gallon evaporative humidifier, and I try to move them side to side and rotate them for maximum contact. with liquid at the bottom of the humidifier bowl. Switching to a single-wick filter without a metal mesh insert eliminated the blackening, but the trade-off is a wet and crumbling mess that spills as it falls apart. Prior to these industry-wide changes, I extended the life of my wick filters several times during the heating season by removing them and soaking them in a weak aqueous vinegar solution to dissolve mineral deposits. They do not withstand even downtime in bacteriostatic and water treatment solutions. And this year I've had to clean and sanitize my humidifier more than ever, so I wouldn't recommend it.