The Benefits of an Air Humidifier

Benefit: May Improve Allergy Symptoms

There seems to be some confusion surrounding the impact of humidifiers on allergies. Older models used to add too much moisture to the air which encouraged the spread of dust mites. Humidifiers that aren’t clean can worsen allergies too.

But provided you clean your humidifier regularly and use one that’s been built in the last decade, you should experience a noticeable improvement in your allergy symptoms. Proper humidity levels help soothe the tissues of the throat and the nasal passages making symptoms easier to handle.

Benefit: Prevents Static Electricity

Winter months bring about drier air indoors, and drier air often causes an accumulation of static electricity. Not only does static electricity wreak havoc on your hair, but too much of it can also harm the electronics you keep around your home.

Static electricity may create sparks that could interact with whatever flammable liquids or gasses you have lying around too. To prevent static electricity, consider running a humidifier until your home reaches optimal humidity levels.

Benefit: Better Sleep

There are a lot of things that go into waking up feeling rested. Avoiding caffeine, licor, and late-night snacks is a good idea. Outfitting your bed with comfy blankets, sheets, and pillows works too.

Running the bedroom humidifier overnight can help make you more comfortable too. Dry air can lead to coughing and scratchy throats that may prevent you from falling asleep or wake you in the night. Humidifiers create comforting white noise too.