Crane Humidifier - Penguin Humidifier - 1 Gallon Review

I love the penguin!  Crane's One Gallon Penguin Cool Mist Humidifier waddled into my life as a whimsical gift from my old roommate.  We soon discovered, however, that he improved our lives ten-fold! 

We lived in an older apartment building constructed circa 1920 and the air was always bone dry.  It didn't help that we had to run the radiator most of the year because of the cold Minnesota weather, either.  After suffering from dry winter skin and going through gallons of heavy duty lotion, we decided to invest in a humidifier. 

One day when I got home from work, I found the penguin on our kitchen table puffing away.  His soft, cool mist came right out of his little beak and on the lowest setting, he could go for hours.  When we woke up the next morning, there was a marked difference in our skin.  Not only that, but when other people were coming down with bronchial infections, coughs and colds, we both felt great! 

For $34.99 at your local Target (www.Target.com) the Penguin won't make you break the bank, either!

Other people have discussed that the Penguin's mist output dial loses effectiveness after a lot of use, but I never found that to be a problem.  I like to empty the humidifier out each morning and let him dry during the day so there is less hardwater buildup; perhaps just regular upkeep can prevent problems. 

Clearly the Penguin is great for kid's rooms, but as adults we became attached to him too!  I have given many of these as gifts for people unsure of what kind of humidifer to buy and so far, everyone has been very happy. 

What a simple way to add a little fun to your day!  And he helps you stay healthy!  Great combination.  If the Penguin doesn't tickle your fancy, Crane has some other great shapes too!