Do We Really Need Humidifiers?
During cold winter months, air gets drier causing a variety of cold and allergy symptoms. Besides, dry air can harm wood furniture and paint. Because of that you are advised to use a device which will bring the humidity in your house to the optimal level- a cool mist humidifier. And not just that; it will reduce static electricity in the home. Cool mist humidifiers, are also known as evaporative air humidifiers. They function by using a fan to blow water through a wick filter. After that the cool mist of water is evaporated into the air. On the other hand, there are warm mist humidifiers. In comparison with cool mist humidifiers they heat water before sending it into the air and they generally make less noise. However, you should be very careful when you use them as you might get easily burnt due to the heat. Furthermore, they use more electricity because they heat water. Since their heating mechanism kills bacteria, they don’t need a filter. Cool mist humidifiers are perfect for people who live in warmer areas because they cool the air.
It is a great thing to provide warm air humidifiers if you have any kind of respiratory problems. Doctors usually recommend buying it when you go to their office complaining that you come down with flu, a cold or if you suffer from a sinus infection. This is also highly suggested by the National Institute of Health. Additionally, parents use them in order to keep the appropriate level of moisture in nursery schools or to relieve symptoms of croup.