Vicks VH750 Warm Mist Humidifier

The VH750 takes a different approach from the ultrasonic picks: it boils the water to release a warm, steam-based mist that Vicks says is up to 95% bacteria-free, and it takes scented VapoPads for menthol-style vapour — which is why it is the one to choose specifically for coughs, colds and blocked noses. It offers two output levels, a night light and a washable filter, and it carries a 2-year guarantee. Indicative pricing is around £58 at Argos (checked September 2026), sitting between the budget Levoit and the smart mid-rangers. The trade-offs versus a cool-mist unit are real: warm-mist humidifiers use more energy to heat the water, and the water and outlet get hot, so it is less suitable around young children who might touch it, and there is no smart control or humidistat. But if your main reason for buying is winter congestion relief, its warm output and VapoPad support are exactly what the ultrasonic models lack.