Category: Humidity

  • Air Purifier and Dehumidifier-don’t buy a combo

    Air Purifier and Dehumidifier-don’t buy a combo

    It is a really great idea to consider purifying your air and also at some times of the year using a dehumidifier. So should you combine an air purifier and dehumidifier? What if combining the two was to lead to a tradeoff of particle reduction versus the removal of water vapor? Which is the most…

  • How Many Drops of Essential Oil to Add to a Diffuser? Health Considerations

    How Many Drops of Essential Oil to Add to a Diffuser? Health Considerations

    How much essential oil to put into a diffuser? As a general rule starting with 3 drops per 100 ml water is usually about right for an ultrasonic or nebulizing diffuser. For an evaporative diffuser or heat diffuser start with 1 drop per 10ml of carrier oil. You may wish to increase the dose but…

  • Diffuser vs Humidifier?-Surprisingly and Frustratingly You Need Both!

    Diffuser vs Humidifier?-Surprisingly and Frustratingly You Need Both!

    diffuser vs humidifier

  • Whole House Dehumidifier-9 Important Factors

    Whole House Dehumidifier-9 Important Factors

    Whole house humidifier-humidity causing the growth of mold on a wall

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  • Air Purifier vs Dehumidifier?-8 Important Hidden Differences

    Air Purifier vs Dehumidifier?-8 Important Hidden Differences

    It is great to be able to relax in the home where the air is clean and not too humid. Dehumidifiers and air purifiers can both help, and they both process the air with filters. So it is natural to consider which would be best for you. There are some obvious and not so obvious…

  • Difference Between an Air Purifier and a Humidifier-13 Significant Health Effects

    Difference Between an Air Purifier and a Humidifier-13 Significant Health Effects

    The Difference Between an Air Purifier and a Humidifier-13 Important Health Effects -an air purifier that is very different in structure from any humidifier

  • Do Humidifiers Help With Asthma? Yes in 2 Important Ways

    Do Humidifiers Help With Asthma? Yes in 2 Important Ways

    I have had asthma ever since I was young, and so I was really keen to investigate this topic. Do humidifiers help with asthma? Are the symptoms of asthma and risk of infection lower with an optimal humidity? Should you use one? This article will answer all your questions about humidifiers and asthma. Most people…

  • Whole House Humidifier-6 Reasons It Is Better Than Several Portable Units

    Whole House Humidifier-6 Reasons It Is Better Than Several Portable Units

    Like me, you may find dry air uncomfortable. When the humidity in your air gets down to 25% or less, skin can feel dry, as can the mucous membranes in our noses and mouths. Also, nose bleeds and chapped lips are more common. Some people may develop increased respiratory symptoms. So humidity is an important…

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  • Different Types of Humidifiers-Only 1 Type Will be Perfect For You

    Different Types of Humidifiers-Only 1 Type Will be Perfect For You

    Child looking at steam coming out of a humidifier

  • Using an Air Purifier and Humidifier Together-Hidden but Rare Problems

    Using an Air Purifier and Humidifier Together-Hidden but Rare Problems

    Like me you are probably wondering how humidity affects an air purifier and whether a humidifier could actually stop an air purifier working efficiently. The two appliances can form a good combination with the humidifier providing the optimal amount of water vapour in the atmosphere for our comfort and the air purifier reducing the level…