now many families are pursuing a healthier lifestyle. After heating in winter, the weather is very dry, so many families will use humidifiers to increase air humidity. What kind of water can be put in the humidifiers? What are the benefits of using humidifiers in winter?
1. What's the best water for humidifier
No matter what kind of water is added to the humidifier, it can play a role in increasing the air humidity. However, the effect of different water on the humidifier itself and human health is different.
(1) purified water
It is clean and free of bacteria. It is most suitable to put it into humidifier.
(2) distilled water
Cool it after boiling, and use filter paper to filter impurities and water alkali.
(3) mineral water
It contains a lot of minerals, which will damage the humidifier. The minerals will disperse with the water mist, and it is easy to pollute the air, and it will also breed bacteria.
(4) hot water
The humidifier does not require too much water temperature, but it is not recommended to put too hot water. One is easy to burn the humidifier. In addition, if the water mist sprays out, it is easy to burn if it is near.
(5) tap water
Do not add tap water directly to the humidifier. Tap water contains many minerals, which will damage the evaporator of humidifier and affect its service life. Chlorine atoms and microorganisms in tap water may be blown into the air with water mist and cause pollution. If the hardness of tap water is high, the water mist ejected by the humidifier will produce white powder and pollute the indoor air due to the calcium and magnesium ions.
2, summary
The water put into the humidifier is preferably pure water at normal temperature.
3. What's in the humidifier
(1) Can I add vinegar to the humidifier
Vinegar can kill bacteria indoors and reduce the virus in the air. However, it is not suitable to add vinegar in humidifier for a long time. Most humidifiers are ultrasonic atomization, adding vinegar will damage the energy exchange tablets.
(2) Can I add essential oil to humidifier
It's not a wise choice to add essential oil in humidifier. Although essential oil can make indoor fragrance overflowing, many essential oils are chemically synthesized perfume, which will stimulate mucous membrane after inhalation, cause throat discomfort and be harmful to the body.
(3) Where is the best place for humidifier
The water mist of the humidifier is normal temperature. If it is winter, the air conditioner will give out hot air. Because the cold water mist will sink, it is better to place the humidifier at a height of about 1.5m, so the humidifier is the range of human activities. If the air conditioner is cold in summer, the humidifier can be placed at a height of about 1m. Use of humidifier
1. Benefits of humidifier
Humidifier can effectively improve the air humidity and alleviate the indoor drying phenomenon. People are easy to lose water in the dry environment, and the incidence of respiratory diseases will increase. Using humidifier, the human body will be in the most comfortable humidity environment, and various bacteria are not easy to spread.
2. How long does the humidifier open properly
There is no strict suitable humidification time for humidifier. The opening time can be determined according to indoor temperature and dryness. Generally, it is recommended to start the humidifier intermittently. If people are indoors all day, it is recommended to use the humidifier for 2-3 hours in the morning, 2-3 hours in the afternoon and 2-3 hours before going to bed at night; 30% - 60% is the appropriate indoor temperature, and the human body feels comfortable when the indoor humidity is maintained at 40% - 50%. It is suggested to adjust the air humidity according to this standard.
3. Can the humidifier last all night
Because humidifier does not have strict humidification time, and outdoor temperature is low at night, generally families need to close doors and windows to maintain indoor temperature, so it is more appropriate to open humidifier. If the weather is too dry, it is OK to open humidifier all night, just pay attention to regulation to avoid excessive indoor humidity; humidity higher than 65% will cause discomfort to human respiratory system and mucous membrane.