Cool Mist Humidifiers
Humidity is needed in every home. It prevents the furniture from drying out and warping the wood floors from warping and provides the needed moisture for the body to keep moist.
There are health benefits to the cool mist humidifiers such as providing the essential moisture to the air for the nose areas sinuses the skin and the lips. The moisture in the air also helps to reduce the viruses and bacteria the often spread faster in a dry air environment.
By having a humidifier in the home the mucous membranes remain moist and allow the natural process of the nose and throat to work properly to remove any inhaled particles that lead to colds flu and sinus infections.
The dry nasal passages and sinus cavities often become infected when the homes air is drier. Keeping the moisture in the home at a level between 35 to 45 percent will dramatically improve the winter and drier season illnesses.
Cool mist humidifiers produce the mist by blowing air over the water to create a mist that is released in the air. The air is at room temperature removing the possibilities of fire or accidents with young children being burnt by the hot steam. The humidifier does not increase the temperature in the room making it a year round solution to dry air in the home.
It is important to maintain the cool mist humidifier to avoid allowing the water to settle in the base that can collect bacteria that will be spread into the air and increase the risks of health related illnesses.
When the unit is not cleaned properly the bacteria will grow and lead to flu-like symptoms and respiratory diseases or pneumonia.
To clean the cool mist humidifiers is relatively simple. Remove the base of the unit. Add several drops of the recommended cleaning solution and allow soaking. Dry the unit and refill for usage. Make sure to keep standing water in the unit when not using it regularly.
