Tuesday 30 April 2013

With rising pollution, the air we breather outside is getting more and more contaminated with time. However, we just can’t stop breathing and neither can we prevent the same air from entering inside our rooms. To make it even worse, even if the doors and windows are kept closed to prevent outside air from entering into the house, the air inside can sometimes be even worse due to the presence of bacteria and dust particles that can have a detrimental effect on our health. Humidifier is an electrical appliance that helps in filtering polluted air from inside the rooms and produce clean, fresh air to breathe.


The need of a humidifier is felt the most during the winter months when the air outside is dry and sultry. Humidifiers help in establishing a suitable room environment by adding moisture to the air. Humidifiers are highly durable and can operate for pretty long span of time without needing to be cleaned or serviced. The maintenance charges associated with humidifiers is reasonably lower and this prompts most people to settle for a whole-house humidifier for their household.

Some of the commonest types of humidifiers that are widely seen in most households include the warm mist or steam humidifiers, the impeller humidifiers, the ultrasonic humidifiers and the evaporative or wick humidifier. The mode of functioning of the different types of humidifiers differs from type to type and if you are confused on which type of humidifier to choose, ask for help from the dealers and they are going to help you in finding the best model for your home.

The biggest benefit of using a humidifier lies in the fact that it promotes overall well being of the users by combating bacterial infections leading to diseases and sicknesses like hay fever, cough, cold and flu symptoms and keep human lungs more flexible and elastic by constantly supplying a health balance of pure moist air.

During the colder months of the year, humidifiers help in preventing and relieving dry lips, dry skin, and scaly skin and itchy skin. In places stocked with electrical appliances like that of the big organizations and hospitals, a humidifier can effectively dissipate periodic electrostatic charge to he metallic doorknobs and furniture.

Lastly, humidifiers serve a dual purpose of upgrading the quality of air we inhale by filtering air and at the same time add a twinge of moisture into the air, which is undoubtedly beneficial for health.