Room humidifier issues

I have been having a problem with my humidifier. It keeps getting gunked up, and making my snake room smell like a pond. I know it is unhealthy for the snakes. What kind of humidifier will prevent this? Does anyone have something that works well for them?


1.0 blue eyed lucy BP
1.0 yellow belly BP
1.0 super pastel BP
1.3 normal BP
1.1 spider BP
1.1 pastel BP
0.1 pinstripe BP
1.1 salmon het sharp albino boa constrictor

Is it a cool mist type? They need constant cleaning to not smell funky (daily) the warm mist type the mist has been boiled so it is quite clean. They build deposits on the heating element however I clean mine once a week. (CLR)

you can also clean them with vinigar :gj:

Vinegar is a great cleaner. I have calcium issues but on the cool mist it should work super well.