Winter may be the primary season you use your dehumidifier because heating systems drive moisture from the air, but air conditioner use in summer can cause dry air, too. Aside from your sinuses, low humidity can also dry out your wood furniture, floors, paint, and wallpaper. ...
Why is the humidity low in winter? I’ve written about the reason for this before. Basically, it’s thatcold air is dry air. The lower the temperature, the less water can exist in the vapor state. You may have a highrelative humidity,* but the actual amount of water vapor in the a...
A humidifier helps to keep an optimal humidity level in your home, and can even provide a better night’s rest by improving sleeping conditions for adults and babies alike. “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that indoor humidity be in the range of 30-50%,” says Melanie...
I love this humidifier and so do my 2 and 4-year old. Their room is kept perfectly comfortable with this smart humidifier and I can control its strength, humidity and temp all from my phone. Plus there is a parent lock feature so even if the kids want to play with it, they can’t...
humidity up 38.5 percent, the highest of any unit we’ve tested. aside from the ability to output a lot of humidity, this humidifier can also distribute essential oils for aromatherapy. so whether you’re dealing with a summer cold or enduring the dryness of winter, the levoit lv600hh has...
Best time of year: Winter An outdoor project like a backyard deck seems like a natural undertaking for summer, but it’s actually just the opposite. Deck builders and contractors report that pressure-treated wood, which is best for building a deck, stabilizes best when humidity is low. Ad...
Design wise, the Aircare EP9800 humidifier comes in a spot-on black finish that makes it fit properly into any background where it’s placed. From any point where it is placed in your home, the Aircare EP9800 keeps the humidity level hovering between 30% and 50% depending on the set...
In a dry winter home you will be lucky if it lasts 15 minutes. That means you need to mist every 15 minutes to keep the humidity high. Who is going to do that? Misting can also cause fungal growth on some plants. Unless you are growing some special plants like air plants, misting ...
of essential oil as they float up and rapidly become part of the air in your room. The added water created from this type of diffuser also humidifies the air with a cool mist. This spreads the aromatherapy evenly throughout your room while adding humidity to the air in your home. ...
Effects of Humidity on Health and Home Humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air. It’s different from temperature, which measures the intensity of heat in an object or the environment. The level of humidity depends on how much water vapor is in the atmosphere. Humidity that is...