The Importance of Proper Home Humidity

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An SPT orca humidifier, one of our many stylish options.

Most of us know how important it is to keep the air in our homes free of contaminants, allergens and toxins by using the right air purification system. What is more often overlooked, however, is the importance of keeping home humidity levels in the correct range. Overly dry air can cause respiratory irritation,  dehydration and other associated symptoms of both. Fortunately, keeping home humidity levels in the proper range is relatively simple to do using a basic home humidifier.

 

  How to Tell if Your Home Humidity Level is Too Low

 

There are some basic signs that can indicate drastically low humidity levels in home air. Because cold air tends to hold less moisture than warm air, these warning signs can become particularly noticeable in the winter time. Some of the most common indicators that the air in your home may be too dry occur when you are waking up in the morning. Frequent morning headaches, irritated eyes or a dry mouth or throat can all be signs that the air around you is dehydrating you as you sleep.

 

If you are unsure about whether or not your home humidity is in a healthy range, it can help to make use of a Foobot home air quality monitor. This small and easy-to-use device will sync to a smartphone to give you a complete and comprehensive analysis of your home air quality. Not only will this allow you to determine whether or not the humidity is in a healthy range in your home air, but it can also help in detecting the presence of particulate contaminants or unhealthy gases in your home.

 

  How to Increase the Humidity Level in Your Home

 

Once you have determined that the air in your home is too dry, it is time to correct the problem. Luckily, this is fairly simple to do using a small humidifier. US Air Purifiers offers a complete range of both traditional and decorative home humidifiers in both cool and warm misting options. Using a humidifier in a bedroom or central living area can reduce the negative impacts of overly dry air on your health, allowing you to get through the winter with less irritation caused by symptoms stemming from dry air.

 

  Conclusion

 

While air purity is the first and foremost concern when it comes to healthy home air, humidity is not to be ignored. By using a small humidifier, you can keep your home humidity at healthy levels, even during the dry winter months. Use of a Foobot home air quality monitor can also help you to make sure that both the purity and humidity of your home air remain in their optimal ranges.