Smart Humidifier 713S 6L

Some units (like the Dreo ones I use) have a replaceable filter that allows you to use tap water without problems. You replace the filter every few months, just like you would for a water filtration system. Sure, it's not distilled, but it removes the particulates and handles the dissolved minerals in tap water without a problem.

Dreo 6L smart humidifier and you'll want to pick up a pack of the demineralization cartridges for it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4CK3ZS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ55HG7H

Some manufacturers (e.g., Dreo) make ones with a replaceable filter that deal with this issue.

I have had a Dreo 6L for a few years now and it works well. Very quiet. My house isnt overly dry so the 6L tank lasts a while. The hygrometer is fairly accurate so the auto setting works well - it won't turn your room into a steam room unless your settings are wrong

I have a small apartment with a combined l.r./kitchen and then a bedroom with the bathroom off the bedroom. I have a Dreo 6L. It's rated for a space much bigger than what I have. But I don't care. It is a warm/cool mist machine. I use warm mist. I like it. Because I have a deviated septum, I keep it at 65%. You can google adequate humidity for humans. If it's too dry, my left nostril clogs. With the humidifier I can breath clearly through both nostrils. I keep the machine next to my desk. I bought the demineralization filters that made for the Dreo. It clicks directly into where the water is filtered. It lasts for 40 gallons. I use a 1/2 gallon pitcher to refill. So I printed a sheet of paper with numbers and every time I refill it I x off a number so I know when to change it. I even run it in the summer because air conditioning removes moisture from the room (a/c is a dehumidifier) and makes the air dry. It uses a lot less in the summer. Now that it's cold and dry I am refilling a lot more. I don't get any white film on furniture. The machine stays fairly clean. For tight areas I use a qtip with a paper towel to wipe. All humidifiers I've had over my lifetime have hard to clean areas.

I have Dreo humidifiers, and my plants love them. I have both the 6L and 8L models. I run them at 65% humidity, and they run for 12+ hours without running out of water. I would recommend staying away from no-name humidifiers. I fell into that trap last year and bought several inexpensive ones online. Every single one failed within the year, and began leaving puddles where they were sitting. The other issue with cheap humidifiers is that they often can be cleaned properly, which will eventually lead to mold issues in the unit, if they last that long.

I use a Dreo 6L humidifier for my studio that does cool/warm mist. Works great. Set it to 45-50% and refill when needed.