ot: need diy humidifier filter opinion

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I have a cool mist humidifier that uses a paper wick filter. As some

of you know already, these filters cost a lot of money to buy because

they have I have to be replaced a 2-3 times in the winter and they

are difficult to find locally. Has anyone used a towel with

success? I had a double layered towel around a thick a/c filter, but

it doesn't seem to evaporate at the same rate as the paper wick

filter. I tried using a thick a/c filter at first, but that

definitely did not work. So, now I use the a/c filter as a support

mechanism for the towel. But as I said, the water doesn't evaporate

at the normal rate of the wick filter. Has anyone tried just one

layer of towel or another alternative that will work? I'd like to

make my own permanent filter that I can remove and wash.

I also add a drop or two of lavendar oil since it's supposed to be

anti-bacterial.

Thank you for your help.

Ann