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Honestly I’d just leave it. Mine does that maybe once a month where I’ll get in and it just sits there looking at me until I pull out my phone and force it to remember. It’s annoying but it takes like ten seconds and then it’s fine for weeks again. I stopped trying to figure out why it happens because there’s no pattern to it. Some days it connects before I even put my seatbelt on, other days it acts like we never met.
If it’s still showing up in your Bluetooth list and all you have to do is tap it, I wouldn’t even call that forgetting. That’s just a lazy connection. I’d only start worrying if it made you go through the whole pairing process from scratch every time. That would drive me up the wall. Once in a blue moon though, I can live with it.
I think people overestimate the fogging issue with this thing. I was worried about that too before I got mine, but the steam is so hot it basically evaporates on contact with the glass. I’ve used it on my bathroom mirror plenty of times and it comes out clear, I just have to give it a quick wipe after.
I actually think people overthink the placement thing. I’ve got mine wedged between my dresser and the wall and it’s been running almost every night for two months with zero issues. The cord reaches fine, but I also wasn’t trying to put it across the room. Just stick it wherever you actually want it and move on.
I’ve had mine since early summer and I honestly don’t think it’s built for streak-free glass. I use it for the driveway and the patio furniture mostly, and it’s great for that. But the few times I tried it on the greenhouse panes out back, I noticed the same kind of filmy haze you’re describing. It’s not terrible, but it’s definitely not the same as when I just use the hose with a regular spray nozzle and let the water run off naturally.
I think part of it is that the concentrated jet is so narrow that it almost pushes the dirt around instead of washing it clean off in one go. On textured surfaces you don’t notice that, but on glass you see every little streak. I also found that if the water is even slightly hard, the film gets worse as it dries.
I’ve just stopped using it on windows altogether. It’s not worth the extra fiddling when a plain hose does the job better for that specific thing. I keep it for the stuff it actually handles well, like caked-on mud on the patio slabs or the car wheels. For windows, I’ll stick with the old method. You’re not doing anything wrong, it’s just not the right tool for that surface.
I keep a stash of frozen water bottles in my freezer and swap them in when I remember, but honestly the days I skip it are totally fine too. The ice gives you that nice cold punch for a bit, but the mister still does its job without it. I wouldn’t stress about keeping up with ice packs unless you’re sitting right next to it and want that extra chill.
I’d say it does more than paint transfer, but the word “scratch” is doing a lot of heavy lifting. I had a few really fine lines on my door from someone’s jacket zipper, barely caught the light. NuraFix made them basically invisible after a couple of passes. But those were just clear coat hairlines. Anything you can feel with your fingernail is a different story.
The product is basically a fine polish with some filling action. It’s not magic. If the scratch has any actual depth to it, you’re just going to smooth the edges a bit and maybe make it less obvious. It won’t lift the paint back up.
I think the trick is to not expect it to erase anything. If you buff and the scratch is still there but you have to look for it, that’s a win. If you can still catch it with a nail, that’s a body shop job. So for light scratches, give it a shot. Just don’t expect it to disappear completely if it’s more than a surface mark.
Mine fogged a little the first time I used it at the lake, but I noticed it was right after I had the case closed up in my bag for like an hour before I got in. Once I started opening it up and letting it air out before I sealed it, I haven’t had any issues at all.
That’s pretty much how it behaves, yeah. First time I used it I thought I’d somehow poured in the whole box by accident, but it was just the reaction doing its thing. It does die down after a few minutes, so as long as it’s not spilling over the edge you’re probably fine.
I keep mine on medium all night and honestly the fan noise is what I like most, it drowns out street sounds. The cooling part is whatever, but the air movement makes the room feel less stuffy. I tried low once and felt like it was barely doing anything, so medium seems like the sweet spot for me.
I have a pair of slightly thicker joggers I wear them under and they disappear. With jeans they’re fine too, just make sure you don’t have them too tight around the thigh or you’ll feel the strap edges after a few hours. I wouldn’t say it’s bulky, more like a firm sleeve.
Honestly, I think it would probably be fine. I’ve had mine on a dog around that weight and it wasn’t a struggle to get a good fit. I’d just try it and see, you can always return it if it feels off.
Honestly the pouch is more of a “forget it exists” thing for me. I used to go through spray bottles way too fast and it got annoying. I just toss a couple of these around and don’t really think about it for a few weeks. The smell is nice, too, not like a cleaning product or anything.
For me it’s more about the ear tips than the weight. I swapped to a slightly smaller size and now I can wear them for hours without even thinking about it.
Honestly, I barely touch the remote on mine. I mostly just use the touchscreen controls since it’s sitting right there on my desk anyway.
I think it depends on how hot your room actually gets. For me, ice gives a nice little burst of cold air while I’m settling in, but after that it’s basically just running like normal. Not a huge deal either way.
I just set mine for two hours and it shut off fine, no fuss. The timer is in full hours, so it’s not like you can do 90 minutes or anything, but for basic stuff it works.
I think mine sits in a spot that gets maybe three or four hours of direct sun in the late morning and it’s been running fine overnight so far. I wouldn’t stress too much about full all-day sun, it seems to hold the charge pretty decently even with some clouds.
I think most people here pretty much covered it. I ended up trying mouth taping for a few nights just to see and honestly it felt like overkill with the humidifier running. My throat was already fine so I just went back to the humidifier alone. No reason to make things complicated if it is not broken.
I’d just give it a shot honestly. Even if it drains a bit faster on cloudy days, you can always plug it in with USB once in a while to top it off. That’s what I do when we get a string of gloomy weather.
I think if the suction is noticeable on your hand, it’s probably enough for what it’s meant for. I mean, choking blockages aren’t usually that deeply lodged, right? Seems like it’d work fine in the moment.
I’d say it’s fine to leave it plugged in, that’s what I do. The USB port on the TV only gives power when the TV is on anyway, so it’s not like it’s running 24/7. Saves faffing around with cables every time you want to watch something.
I think you’re overthinking it a bit. The vents are just there so you don’t panic if your mouth opens, not to actually stop mouth breathing. Mine still drops open sometimes and it’s fine, I just wake up, close it, and go back to sleep. Not a big deal in my experience.
I’d probably just keep using it and not overthink it too much. If it helps even a little, that’s better than nothing.
I’ve had mine for a few weeks now and I’d say it’s more of a consistent mild warmth than anything super toasty. I actually didn’t even notice it at first until I sat still for a bit, then it felt nice and steady. Might just be that your expectations were higher, but mine works fine.
I’m not sure I buy the whole “years and years” thing people are saying. I’ve had mine for maybe a year and a half and I already had to swap the battery a couple months ago. It’s not a big deal since it’s easy to change, but I wouldn’t plan on it lasting forever just sitting there.
I’ve used mine on a few glass things and it’s been totally fine, no skipping or scratching. I think people freak out too much about it, just don’t press down like you’re trying to dig a hole.
Honestly, I’d probably just grab a pair and see how it goes. Short calls are usually fine as long as you’re not expecting perfection.
Honestly, I think for 120 sq ft you’d be fine if you just want to take the chill out of the air. I’ve got mine in a room that’s maybe a bit bigger than that and it definitely makes a difference, especially if you point it towards where you’re sitting. It’s not gonna feel like a furnace blasting, but it takes the edge off pretty well. I’d say go for it if you’re just trying to save on the central heat a bit.
The 15 minute thing is a bit short, but for quick touch ups it’s not bad. I like mine for getting dust out of the garage corners too.