Air Purifiers & Humidifiers

If you’re less than thrilled about the air quality in your home, you might consider adding a humidifier, an air purifier or both. Some key indicators you can look out for are constant chapped lips and skin, frequent respiratory issues and allergies from pet dander or dust mites. Read on for some helpful FAQs.

What Does a Humidifier Do?
A humidifier helps increase the moisture levels in your home by releasing water vapor or steam into the air. They are particularly helpful in the dry winter months. A humidifier can be built into your home heating and air conditioning systems, or you can purchase a small humidifier for specific rooms.

What Does an Air Purifier Do?
Like a vacuum, air purifiers suck unwanted particles from the air, filter them out, then circulate clean air back into the rooms of your home. This process happens continuously, helping to improve your overall air quality. A home air purifier can be placed in every room or used to target specific areas.

What Types of Humidifiers Are There? 
A couple of the most common types are evaporative and ultrasonic humidifiers. An evaporative humidifier has a built-in fan that draws air through a moisturizing filter and expels it out as a mist or spray. An ultrasonic humidifier is a simple device with a water reservoir and a vibrating feature that produces water droplets.

What Types of Air Purifiers Are There?
From Ultraviolet to HEPA, air purifiers all serve different purposes. If you have a couple of furry friends in the house, check out an air purifier for pets that focuses on removing dander. A HEPA filter air purifier can also target unpleasant pet odors.

What’s the Difference Between a Warm Mist Humidifier and a Cold Mist Humidifier?
Both are effective at humidifying the air in your home. However, a warm mist humidifier is used more frequently in the winter because it helps your home maintain a warmer temperature.

What Type of Air Humidifier Should I Buy?
It’s all about location. The best humidifier for the bedroom depends on features, size and aesthetics. If you have a newborn in the house, try a baby humidifier in the nursery. A mini humidifier in your kids’ room may be helpful if they have asthma or allergies.

What Type of Air Purifier Should I Buy?
It comes down to location. If you cook a lot, consider placing an air purifier for smoke in the kitchen. Any room air purifier should be strong enough to cover the square footage, so get out your measuring tape before buying. The same thing goes for a portable air purifier you’ll be moving from room to room.

Once your air is clean and moisturized, check out aromatherapy diffusers and oils in calming, restorative and invigorating scents to enhance your at-home experience even more.

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