1. Reduces Illness from Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi.

When we speak, cough, or sneeze we emit tiny aerosol particles that stay suspended in the air. These particles may contain pathogens like viruses, bacteria, or fungi and are one of the ways that illness can spread from person to person. Indoor humidity plays a significant role in these pathogens’ ability to survive in the air around us.

In dry indoor climates, which have a relative humidity of less than 40 percent RH, water evaporates faster and creates crystallized aerosols. This leads to the viruses in these aerosols to stay suspended in the air longer, continuing to infect those who are breathing that air. If you have excessively high air humidity of above 60 percent, the salt concentration in the aerosols becomes very low which has a direct effect on the survival rate of the viruses. Keeping your household humidification regulated and controlled within the recommended range of 40 to 60 percent relative humidity is the best way to protect against unwanted colds and illness, particularly during the winter when the heater is on and drying out indoor air. Traditional room humidifiers require continuous refilling and monitoring, which can lead to poor results for your home’s health. Instead, install a whole house humidifier, such as the Condair HumiLife whole-house steam humidifier with its hygienic steam humidification, automatic operation, easy installation, and mobile app.

2. Improved Immune System Response

Your immune system has a lot to fight off these days, between cold, flus, and other viral infections. To give your immune system a fighting chance, there are several ways you can actively promote good health, such as taking vitamin supplements to keeping your home indoor humidity in the 40 to 60 percent relative humidity range. From a medical perspective, an indoor temperature of 68 to 75°F and a relative humidity of 40 to 60 percent provide active health protection for you and your family (including pets). These conditions create an indoor climate that is optimal for humans and minimizes the risk of flu and common cold viruses, which means your immune system has less to fight off. Nobody likes having a cold or the flu, so humidifying your home with a Condair HumiLife residential humidifier is the ideal solution for providing active protection for a healthy home and for promoting a strong immune system.

3. Minimizes Dry Throat, Skin, and Eyes

Winter is particularly rough on us; not only is it cold and grey, but the air is incredibly dry which leads to dry throats, skin and eyes. Relative humidity drops rapidly when the cold, dry winter air enters your house through the ventilation systems and is heated, leaving the indoor climate even drier. Occupants will start noticing that their skin will crack and feel itchy and can even lead to extreme cases of irritation and inflammation. When the air is sufficiently humidified, the protective layer of moisture around the skin is preserved, which keeps us feeling fresh and radiant. In the case of our eyes, tear fluid evaporates to a greater extent if your eyes are exposed to an excessively dry indoor climate. Over time, the tear film may even become thinner or tear. To ensure the wellbeing of your eyes, 40 to 60 percent RH is urgently recommended to keep your tear film intact. Condair HumiLife helps maintain active health protection for you and your family with our line of residential humidifiers, even throughout the harsh winter season.

4. Reduces allergies symptoms.

Your home should be the place where you are most comfortable. Unfortunately, due to common allergens such as dust, your home could be the cause of allergic reactions in the form of sneezing, eye irritation, or even asthma. Fortunately, you can reduce these symptoms and get your allergies under control with the optimal humidity maintained by a Condair HumiLife residential humidifier. Experiments have shown that the adhesion of moistened dust to smooth floors increases rapidly around 40 percent relative humidity and above. The allergenic substances stick together, form clumps, and sink to the floor more quickly. However, levels above 60 percent relative humidity increases the risk of mold, so the perfect range is 40 to 60 percent relative humidity. Being able to maintain that specific range of humidity is easily achievable with our convenient “set it and forget” it mobile app!

5. Improves your quality of sleep.

Getting a solid 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep is critical to maintaining good health, both physically and mentally. Active air humidification in your home will positively influence the quality of your sleep and help you start the day feeling refreshed. An ideal indoor climate will help keep that annoying tickle in your throat and excessive snoring to a minimum so you can sleep more peacefully. A good night’s rest also makes you less susceptible to infections during the day. We put our bodies through a lot by exposing it to several hazardous encounters throughout the day, so during the night, we need to give our bodies time to recuperate and regenerate. In particular, babies and children are more sensitive to fluctuations in air humidity due to having a significantly higher proportion of water in their bodies than adults. If your baby or child is not getting a restful sleep, it is impacting their health, and potentially your ability to sleep. Home humidifier benefits restore the balance needed for a healthy night’s rest.

Your personal belongings are important, but are you storing them properly? You keep your doors locked and may have even invested in a security system designed to protect your belongings. But dry air and low humidity can damage your belongings without warning. If you have wooden floors and furniture, keeping them looking new and beautiful for a long time can come down to the ideal humidity in the indoor climate. As a hygroscopic material, wood absorbs moisture from the air or releases it into the atmosphere. Warm air can store more moisture than cold air, so this is why wooden floors and furniture will often look new, even after decades, in tropical climates like parts of South America. In climates such as North America, the air will extract moisture from materials if the air humidity is low. Often, this will damage the cellular structure and cause cracks, dents, detuning or tension. Minimizing the difference between humidity levels in the wood and its environment is an effective remedy. For your artwork, besides temperature and illumination, air humidity is crucial for the correct presentation and conservation. Materials such as the primer, barrier, paint, and protective layers expand or shrink when the temperature or air humidity change. These processes place a burden on the materials and may damage them in cases of prolonged exposure. Constant, balanced air humidity of 40 to 60 percent relative humidity will help to preserve precious artwork. For your wine storage, a perfect environment has an enormous influence on the quality and preservation of the wine. It is important that expensive wines stored for long periods of time are kept in ideal temperature and air humidity to extend their shelf life. For wine cellars specifically, the ideal relative humidity is 70 to 75 percent. Condair HumiLife humidifiers can help to protect your valuables, with our automatic humidification and remote operation.

With the hygienic and controlled humidification produced by a highly efficient whole house humidifier, living comfortably and healthier has never been easier. Make your home a comfortable, safe and healthy place to live for yourself, your family, and even your pets!