Cool Mist Humidifiers – The Benefits
A lack of humidity in your home can cause warping of furniture and wood floors, sinus problems, nose bleeds, dry skin and cracked lips and paint peeling and cracks. Also, some bacteria and viruses spread faster in dryer air.
Humidifiers add humidity to the air which keeps mucous membranes moist and allow the tiny hair in the nose and throat to work to expel particles that were suspended in the air which reduces the possibility of winter infection. Keeping your home at a 35-45 percent humidity level relieves the pain of dry aching sinuses, the intensity and noise level of snoring, cold symptoms and chapped lips. It also prevents dry, itchy skin, reduces static electricity shocks and protects wood furniture, floors and musical instruments from cracking and warping.
Cool mist humidifiers are a specific type of humidifier that produces humidity by blowing air over or through a wick in water and disperses mist vapor at room temperature. Since the vapor from cool mist humidifiers is not heated, there is no risk of burning users should there be a spill or he/she gets too close. If you need to use a humidifier all year-round, a cool mist humidifier is the best choice because using it does not raise the room temperature and steam isn’t emitted. It is a good choice for dry but warm climates and uses less energy.
A great cool mist humidifier is the Eva-Mist EDV2500i Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier. It humidifies rooms up to 250-300 square feet. It is almost silent in its operation and the water tank is easy to change and clean. Included with this exceptional humidifier is an adjustable humidistat that allows you to set your desired humidity level. It also has an ionizer to promote cleaner air, and automatic shut-off feature for when the water tank is empty, and Smart Technology that automatically adjusts the unit depending on the conditions of the room.
There are some common issues associated with humidifiers. Most of them are related to improper usage and lack of regular cleaning. White dust happens through the dispersion of minerals from the water vapor and very fine lung penetrating particles. It can cause respiratory problems. Bacteria and fungi can grow in the tank of the humidifier if it is not properly cleaned or there isn’t any preventative technology built-in. Exposure to bacteria and fungi can cause flu-like symptoms and respiratory diseases like legionnaires disease or pneumonitis.