How to choose humidifiers and why you need | Neoclima

Every day a person is faced with many different moments that cause discomfort and affect well-being. One of them is dry air. We will talk about it further.

How to determine that the dryness of the air in the room is inappropriate? What are the consequences for the body? Let's find out what folk methods of air humidification are!

We will tell you general information about air humidifiers in general, and you will have enough data to choose the right air humidifier for your apartment / house / office.

Dry air - causes, consequences

According to doctors, the level of humidity in the room should be in the range from 40% to 60%. Consider the consequences that arise from prolonged contact with dry air:

• bad sleep;
• tightness, dryness, peeling of the skin;
• immunity weakens;
• fatigue;
• the mucous membrane dries up;
• hair and nails become weak and brittle;

Usually, we think about the level of humidity in the air, having felt the above consequences. The main reason for the dryness of the air in the room is, first of all, insufficient humidity of the external air and the operation of heating equipment or air conditioning . But, it is important to understand that excessive humidity in the room can lead to the formation of mold, fungi, and, accordingly, to health problems.

Moisture concentration should be within the normal range. And as you know, children are especially susceptible to changes in these indicators, which makes us even more responsible in this topic.

"Folk" ways to humidify the air

The issue of air dryness has existed for a long time, long before the invention of special devices that effectively solved this problem. But that doesn't mean people haven't tried to fight it.

Now, we offer to immerse ourselves in history a little and analyze several "grandfather" ways how to humidify the air . Without new modern equipment, we will learn how to humidify the air in a room using improvised means, and also we will figure out whether they are suitable for us today or not:

1. Natural evaporation of water - dishes with open water, wet cloth. Oddly enough, this method has a "plus" - it's accessibility and, in fact, that's all. A positive result from such a procedure can be obtained only with regular use. But, in this case, the room will turn into a warehouse of dishes, wet towels and rags.
2. Airing - this method is usually used in winter. As already mentioned above, heaters dry the air. The misconception is that the air, during the frosty period, is not at all humid, but rather cold and dry. And accordingly, it does not help humidify the room at all.
3. Wet cleaning. Of course, cleanliness is great. But, in order to moisten the air from wet cleaning, you will need to pour several basins of water on the floor and walls and wait for it to begin to evaporate. Agree, not a very good method.
4. Living plants - as practice has shown, this method is absolutely ineffective. Since the influence of plants on the level of humidity is minimal. They are more likely to become a natural hygrometer: dry up - it means the air is dry.
5. Aquarium - how effective this method depends on its size. But, the aquarium must be monitored and cared for. Although the idea itself is good. In addition to moisturizing - it's beautiful. Soothes, relaxes.

Summing up, we can definitely say that even if you apply all the above methods at the same time, the effect and comfort cannot be compared with an air humidifier.

What are the types of humidifiers

In 1879, the first device was created, designed to cool and humidify the air. About 140 years have passed since then. During this time, technology has evolved to incredible possibilities. Today, modern humidifiers have become compact and much more efficient. There are the following types of humidifiers:

Cold steam - works on the principle of cold evaporation.

Water is poured into the tank, from which it enters a special part (disk, cartridge, filter), as a result of which water is formed into steam, humidifying the air. When using "cold" humidifiers, it is recommended to fill in purified water (distilled). This will increase the life of the cartridge. Consider the main advantages of such equipment:

• easy to use and manage;
• economical in power consumption (20-50 W).

As a feature of this type of humidifier, the need to replace the antibacterial filter, which is usually provided for by the design, should be highlighted, as well as the humidity level in the room is limited to 60%.

Steam humidifier (warm steam) - the principle of operation is similar to a conventional kettle.

Humidification is carried out under the influence of steam, which is formed from boiling water. This type of humidifier is very efficient, so they have a hydrostat installed to measure and control the moisture level. Often they are equipped with special nozzles, with the help of which inhalations can be carried out for medicinal purposes. Pros of a steam humidifier:

• tank emptying protection;
• no need to replace filters, cartridges;
• easy to use and manage;
• high level of performance.

It is worth noting that steam humidifiers are characterized by high electricity consumption (300-600 W), and the outlet steam has a temperature of 50-60°C. When using it in a child's room, it is important to be careful.

Ultrasonic humidifiers - humidification occurs due to the evaporation of water during high-frequency oscillation of the membrane

What is an ultrasonic humidifier and how does it work?

Ultrasonic humidifiers were invented not so long ago, but they are very popular. The advantage of such equipment is:

• quiet, almost silent operation;
• automatic shutdown;
• t ° steam, at the outlet, not more than 40 ° C;
• energy efficient (40-50 W);
• high level of productivity, wide range of air humidity level adjustment (40-70%);

As a rule, they are equipped with a water filter that purifies it before evaporation.

Also, there are also so-called air washers - a device that can not only humidify or purify the air , but also perform a number of other tasks, such as:

• ionize the air;
• cooling;

How to choose a humidifier

So, why do we need a humidifier and what types of humidifiers are we figured out. Unlike the times when it was possible to humidify indoor air only with a rag and a plate of water, today there are a lot of options to choose from. From what, often the question arises - how to choose a humidifier ?

In order to make the right choice, you need to take into account some data of your premises:

1. Room area - it is recommended that the area of the room be slightly smaller than indicated in the characteristics of the device;
2. Humidifier performance - if the air is very dry in the room, equipment with high productivity should be selected accordingly.

Depending on the model of the humidifier, various filters, an ionizer, etc. may be included in the kit. But this is already individually selected, since such features are an additional option. And, of course, buy the humidifier that you like best in appearance. It will only complement the interior of the room and emphasize the individuality of the design.