What is modern man for the humidifier

Today, the humidifier has become a familiar device that can be found in almost any apartment or country house. Consider why it is needed, its scope, as well as those cases where the presence of this technology in the house is a must.

When a humidifier is especially needed

To get started is to decide on the terminology. A humidifier is a device used to increase moisture content in the air, which decreases due to several possible reasons:

1. The use of additional heating devices - convectors, heat fans, etc., which very “dry” the air in the room, literally burning oxygen.
2. Improper organization of air flow in a residential area (apartment, house).This happens because of the wrong design, the wrong arrangement of windows and doors. In this case, the humidifier must be at least in the bedroom and rooms where the owner spends a lot of time.
3. The "sunny" side of the windows, which is why the apartment can always be hot and too dry.
4. Extremely high and low temperatures, when the level of moisture in the air decreases for natural reasons (summer and winter).

It should be mentioned that there is a peculiar humidity coefficient, which is necessary for a comfortable life and ensuring an optimal level of operation for equipment:

1. For humans, it ranges from 40 to 75%. This information is obtained through a variety of studies. The calculation was based on the "comfort zone", when breathing is uniform, and the person does not have to apply additional efforts to breathe in (unconscious breathing). By the way, in the desert the humidity is about 30%, and breathing becomes difficult, it attracts attention, whereas in some apartments, during the heating season, with fully sealed windows, humidity can reach up to 25%.
2. In the case of plants, the coefficient is not lower than 50%.For normal growth, most house flowers need high humidity, imitating the natural conditions of their original habitat.
3. Books and antiques - from 40%.
4. Furniture items - from 35%.
5. Electrical devices (including large household appliances and complex devices based on microchips and motherboards) - from 45 to 65%.

This table is very conditional and depends on many factors and operational characteristics.

The context of the required level of humidity may vary depending on the circumstances in which the person or object is located.

Main applications

On the question of why you need a humidifier in the apartment, you can easily answer the following:

• First, from considerations health care. Dry air is not useful for the human body, moreover, not all indoor plants are able to maintain their existence in a "dry climate", they need moisture, not only in the form of constant watering, but also in the form of the required moisture content in the air in a closed room. The human body needs no less moisture.In conditions of low humidity (below 40%), people may experience weakness, discomfort, lack of strength, dizziness, and a number of symptoms, which can be mistakenly attributed to diseases. In fact, it is worthwhile to bring the level of humidity to a comfort zone, and some of the problems can be eliminated.
• Secondly, humidifiers are needed for ionization (it is better if the device has such a function) and cleaning the room from dust and microscopic dirt. Dirt and dust are deposited in the existing filters, which are ready to work again after washing or replacement. This is a very important factor that makes the device useful, and in some cases (the poor environmental situation of the area in which it is located at home) is absolutely indispensable. In addition, the humidification function has a positive effect not only on health, but also on the whole microclimate of the apartment (flowers), and ionizers saturate oxygen with negatively charged particles.
• Thirdly, humidifiers are needed for those who are experiencing all sorts of problems with the respiratory system and for a comfortable life they need to maintain a certain level of humidity.Special mention deserves the function of inhalation, which is present in the humidifier. It is often used in hospitals and clinics.

Practical use

Some users wonder if they really need a humidifier. Theoretically, it is always necessary, practically in any dwelling, since the level of humidity is rarely able to maintain itself at the proper level. This is facilitated by constant climate change, a sharp drop in temperature and humidity, magnetic storms and many other natural aspects.

If a person realizes that this device is still necessary for him for everyday use, it remains to answer one more question, namely, why do we need a humidifier at home? In addition to the advantages listed above, you can also note safety of some thingswhich for long-term storage requires a certain constant level of humidity. It is no secret that rare silks and clothes made of some types of fabrics do not like a dry climate, the structure of the fibers of the fabric is such that without the necessary moisture they simply begin to crack.

A few words about the dangers of low humidity and the benefits of humidifiers:

1. Books and magazines, as well as collectible stamps and coins must be stored in a specially moistened room. Antique metals and paper are extremely sensitive to arid climate. However, it is important to respect the measure.
2. Furniture, especially wood and chipboard, is also not very well preserved at low humidity. The tree (even its strongest varieties) begin to crack, cracks may appear on the surface of objects.
3. Do not forget that the dry climate (less than 30% of moisture in the room) is a source of harmful diseases, as in dry conditions, the dust becomes light ("volatile") and is not in a bound state, but whirls around the room. When properly moistened, dust particles swell and settle on the surface of objects, from where they are easy to clean. And a significant part of them gets into the cleaner itself and remains on the filter. Thus, the climate inside the house becomes cleaner and safer.
4. Dust is prone to getting inside the equipment, especially in those places where static electricity is accumulated. A thick layer of dust can cause damage, so it is recommended to clean the devices from dust occasionally.The use of humidifiers, although it does not solve this problem completely, but helps to significantly reduce the level of "dustiness" of the room, and the ionization "accelerates" the dust, further improving the microclimate of an apartment or house.
5. Dry skin can often be associated with low humidity in the house or apartment. And this is another argument in favor of what else is needed humidifier. Sometimes it is enough to start using the device to make sure that the daily use of body and hand creams is not at all necessary. The skin is not the only thing that can be adversely affected. Due to the lack of moisture all mucous membranes, eyes, nose, and even the throat are affected. Permanent dry mouth is not always synonymous with thirst, it may be in an excessively dry climate. Sleepy eyes are a fairly frequent problem, especially it is familiar to those who suffer from allergies. For such people, a humidifier is simply vital, because “dry” dust carries the main allergens (pollen of flowering plants, wool, etc.).

As you can see, the wide scope of practical application of a humidifier in the home, says about its versatility and utility.

Conclusion

Humidifier - why and what is it for? As practice shows - to ensure a constant level of humidity in the house, as close as possible to the ideal. Of its additional features can be noted air purification from harmful dust and oxygen saturation with negatively charged ions. As a result, there is a decrease in the negative factor affecting health. The risk of allergic reactions, bronchial and asthmatic complications due to the purification and saturation of the air is reduced. Humidifiers are a useful and affordable device.