Humidifier

Dry air is not good for your health. The British winters are long, and as it gets cold, the air gets very dry. The human body feels best when the humidity is between 40 and 50 percent. Around 45 percent humidity counteracts the spread of both dust and vira, and conditions like mucous membranes and itchy eyes decrease - as opposed to higher humidity around 55 percent where bacteria population will start growing faster. Even higher humidity opens up for mould. A humidifier makes sure the air has the perfect humidity for good health and better sleep.

Basically, the humidifier emits a stream that is absorbed by the air. Just fill it with water and let it work its magic. Several technologies can be used to create the stream, but the most common one is the ultrasonic technique. As the name suggests, this type of humidifier is equipped with a plate that vibrates at a very high frequency, which also means that it’s relatively quiet.

A humidifier should be placed on a flat and hard surface, for example a window sill or on the floor. The humidifier should under no circumstances tilt. When you have turned it on, it should not be moved; if you wish to do so, you must first turn it off and unplug it. A humidifier can usually provide optimal humidity in a room of roughly 20 square metres.

Many humidifiers are based on the same technology and they are all more or less equivalent to each other. There are, however, certain features and functions that make some models stand out from the crowd. The best humidifiers come with a built-in hygrometer that measures and keeps track of the humidity. This means that you can check that the humidity is at a good level. A good humidifier offers a great area of coverage. Ultrasonic humidifiers tend to consume less energy than other humidifiers, while a humidifier with a so-called Nano cloud technology spreads fewer bacteria and vira.