How do you know if you need a humidifier in your home?
Most people still cannot understand why a humidifier is needed. The answer is really simple: humidifiers are needed to maintain humidity within the range of 40-60%, the level of which in the air affects human health. Since we are 80% water, we need it both for internal and external use.
To get started, I recommend that you purchase a humidity meter that will help you decide whether you need a humidifier or, conversely, a dehumidifier.
If you find that your home's humidity is below 40%, consider these 7 reasons why you need a humidifier:
1. Dry air contains a lot of dust.
Dust in the air provokes asthma attacks or bronchospasm in allergy sufferers and asthmatics. The air humidifier promotes its settling on the surface from where it can be easily removed by wet cleaning.
2. You get sick frequently.
If you notice that you have become sick regularly, it's time to buy a humidifier. The upper part of the human respiratory system is made up of moist membranes that protect the throat and nose from bacteria. It is thanks to them that dust and viruses cannot enter the lungs. But as soon as they dry out, the protective function loses its position and harmful microorganisms attack the body. The air humidifier maintains an optimal microclimate and helps the membranes to effectively cope with the main tasks.
3. You have trouble sleeping.
Uncomfortable conditions affect the duration and strength of sleep. Lack of sleep leads to decreased performance and depression. The use of a humidifier, especially with an ionizer (a generator of negatively charged particles capable of retaining moisture), improves the quality of sleep.
4. You have eye problems.
The skin around the eyes is very thin and constantly dry due to the fact that there are practically no sweat and sebaceous glands in it. Moisture from the skin evaporates quickly enough, as a result of which the eyelids suffer the most. Of course, you can use various kinds of saline solutions for the eyes, but it will be more economical and easier to create conditions for comfortable humidity around you.
5. Your skin, nails and hair are in poor condition.
Moisture particles continuously evaporate from the surface of the skin, nails and hair, and to restore balance, internal resources are needed, which are often not enough. The recommendation to drink more water is universal and correct, but drinking plenty of water will not stop the process of evaporation of liquid in warm and very dry air. Humidifiers will help keep your skin, hair and nails in good condition.
6. When you touch objects, you experience an electric shock.
Static electricity comes from dry air. It usually also increases the electromagnetic radiation from electrical appliances in the home, which is also very harmful to humans. With the purchase of a humidifier, you can comfortably touch objects and feel safe again.
7. Home plants stop blooming, get sick, and die.
With dry humidity, plants suffer greatly. Of course, watering and spraying will improve the situation a little, but maintaining the right level of humidity will make the process even more efficient.
Humidifiers are overgrown with various myths. There are fierce opponents of the use of these devices and discussions about harmful factors. But, as you can see, the competent use of humidifiers will help you feel all the advantages of a healthy microclimate.