Introduction
Humidity is vital in improving indoor air quality and providing air breathability. You may develop respiratory issues if air humidified falls below a particular level. The issue is that most homeowners fail to recognize the importance of humidity, which is the root cause of poor air quality. They blame contaminants such as dust, pollen, and mites for polluting the air. Meanwhile, they need humidifiers, which help add moisture to the air.
5 Effective Tips to Increase Humidity in the Winter
One of the simplest methods to improve the comfort of your home is to control the humidity level. Humidity has a major influence on indoor air quality, regardless of the climate in your neighborhood. The following tips will help you balance humidity in the house:
Add Houseplants
Having plants at home is effective for increasing humidity because of transpiration. Transpiration is the mechanism through which plants shed water from their leaves through microscopic pores called stomata. The air around plants becomes more humid due to water vapor spreading in the environment. Group plants transpire more, resulting in a much higher humidity level.
Boil Water
When you prepare food or boil water on the cooktop, water vapor evaporates in the environment as steam. You can raise the humidity levels by increasing the cooktop use rather than the microwave. Leave the lids of pots and pans open to spread moisture throughout the house.
Shower with the Door Open
Every time you take a shower or a bath, some steam emits and creates moisture in the bathroom. You can open the bathroom door to let moisture flow inside your room. You can keep the door open after showering if privacy doesn't allow it. Be cautious when using the bathroom's built-in fan, which removes extra moisture from the air. Also, a pedestal fan can faciliate the circulation of indoor air.
Place Your Water Glass Near a Window
Leaving the water container open next to the window under sunlight increases moisture in the room. In addition, you can place a glass of water on the heating vents or radiators. When the water heats inside the pan or a glass, it evaporates water vapor in the surrounding.
Use Humidifiers
The best way to increase humidity in your home without creating a fuss is to buy a humidifier. Humidifiers maintain the specific moisture level in the house. You have complete control to create the perfect humidity level. Today, advanced humidifiers are available with timers and auto-level adjustments. A humidifier can improve your family’s mental and physical health by offering more home comforts.
What Can I Use Humidifier for?
Low humidity is one of the main factors contributing to illnesses emerging from home. Low humidity can cause various health issues, including cracked skin, bloody noses, dry sinuses, and chapped lips. Moreover, it increases the risk of pre-existing illnesses such as bronchitis or asthma. Here are some benefits of humidifiers:
- Solves cracked lips
- Cures dry skin and throat
- Reduces electrostatic shocks
- Manages dust control
Tips for Using Humidifiers
Humidifiers are devices to create and release water vapor, which generates moisture in the air. However, not every humidifier offers the same advantages. You have to check various factors while choosing the right humidifier. But we will get to that part later in this post. Meanwhile, if you want to improve the performance of your humidifier, regular maintenance is essential. Check these tips for effective uses of a humidifier:
- Use purified, cold-boiled, or distilled water.
- Change the water daily and clean the humidifier regularly
- Never keep the humidifier on too long
- Keep the right level of humidity
(Read the user manual for specific instructions)
Explore the Paris Rhône Humidifier Collection
As we discussed, numerous humidifiers with different features in various price ranges are available. Firstly, you should invest wisely in a reputable brand such as Paris Rhône. Secondly, you need to grab suitable types of humidifiers. The two major types are warm mist and ultrasonic or cool mist humidifiers.
Warm mist and cool mist humidifiers work perfectly with distilled water. Warm mist humidifiers heat the water tank to create steam and release water vapor. Meanwhile, ultrasonic humidifiers use high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations which convert water droplets into mist and spread in the room. Many homeowners find Paris Rhône as their reliable option as they have been “bettering your life since 1915”. Let’s discover their humidifier collection. Here are their best-selling warm mist and cool mist humidifiers for you:
This warm and cool mist humidifier by Paris Rhône is an all-rounder with warm and cool mist settings. This product comes with multi-directional nozzles to effectively spread water vapor in a large room of up to 753 square feet. The humidifier is perfect for hot and dry indoor air during winter.
This ultrasonic humidifier creates a healthier warm mist and needs fewer water refills because of its large 6-liter water tank. You can add essential oils that release a soothing aroma in the house. Moreover, with the internal humidity sensor, you can customize your desired humidity level from 30% to 90% for a large room according to your need and it will adjust itself automatically to maintain optimum humidifier levels.
The Basic, Affordable and Effective Humidifier
The 4-liter Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier with a built-in humidistat is capable to self-adjust the humidity levels. The humidifier creates a maximum of 30 hours to humidify a medium-sized room (107-322 square feet) without refilling. The ultra-silent design allows you to have a good night's sleep, ensuring you wake up fresh and energetic in the morning.
With this Cool Mist Humidifier by Paris Rhône, you can customize your comfort with control buttons for a timer, preset temperature, sleep and night mode. The LED display allows you to check and adjust the temperature based on your need.
Conclusion
Investing in a humidifier is a perfect solution to improve skin conditions and make breathable air in the winter. Now that you have basic information about humidifiers and how to choose the suitable one from a huge collection.
Paris Rhône is a leading brand with a wide range of high-tech humidifiers. These humidifiers will keep your home comfortable to breathe. If you can't decide on the humidifiers mentioned above, check out more options in our latest top-notch products.
