Plug In Pet Calming Diffusers and the electrostatic charge

[irisblue]

Pet Calming Diffusers, I learned this today
I have 2 plugged in, I was replacing the liquid and discovered to my great suprise there was a build up of cat fur and dust on the electricial plug in part. Not alot, but enough to be obvious, and yesterday I had noticed a faint 'electricial heating smell'.

I used a q tip and a *drop* of water to carefully clean the unit. I have no idea if the unit could overheat enoughto be a hazard, but I thought I'd pass info along.


I was amazed at how much fur there was in just 6 weeks of usage.

[hlthe2b]

1. I think we pet owners have to be cautious of all electrical items, like fans around the pet hair.

Yes, the static electricity is a magnet for hair and I find all kinds of devices getting clogged on hair if I don't check regularly--even the heat-dispersing fan laptop pad I use. I almost burned it out, even though it is very low voltage (USB only).

[eppur_se_muova]

2. It may not be static. Ours become coated with a layer of oil on the outside.

They need a wipe occasionally (after cooling off, of course). Ours are located high enough that cats can't reach them to rub on them -- the vapor is heavier than air, despite being warm, so you should place them well above cats' reach.

[Raven]

3. Also, check out the grille at the bottom of your fridge. Mine was clogged with cat hair. n/t

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Thanks for the heads up! I've had mine for quite awhile!