Humidifiers

You’ve turned your humidifier on, but it doesn’t seem to have any effect. I can understand that you might get impatient, especially if you’re using the unit to treat cough or asthma. Humidifiers aren’t instantaneous miracle machines. They can take up to a day to humidify the air, depending on various conditions. But what are … Read more

COPD is a serious respiratory condition in itself. Dry air only makes its symptoms much worse. I live with breathing problems myself, and a humidifier has helped me control my issues. They can do the same for COPD patients — but only if you use the devices correctly. I wrote this guide to teach you … Read more

I love my fireplace, but even with careful use, it sometimes belches smoke into my home. I probably don’t need to tell you how dangerous that is. If you’re like me and own a humidifier, you might wonder if the unit can help with smoke. Unfortunately, your trusty humidifier doesn’t do much for smoke. It’s … Read more

Eczema can be a nightmare. I have a relative who suffers really badly from allergies that cause her eczema and dry skin. I once suggested that she might want to try using a humidifier for eczema. She was hesitant at first but what do you know — it helped her a lot! A humidifier can … Read more

As winter rolls in, the dry air starts causing me issues — including dry eyes. When my eyes start itching, I know it’s time to break out my trusty humidifier. Humidifiers can relieve the symptoms of dry eyes by maintaining healthy humidity levels in your home. However, they may not work for every issue resulting … Read more

I live with a mild respiratory condition, so I’m no stranger to clogged sinuses. My sinus-related breathing problems get particularly bad during dry air. My humidifier has really helped relieve my sinus pain and congestion! If you suffer from sinus issues, you might wonder how a humidifier can help you. In this guide, I will … Read more

Dust is an everyday fact of life — but for some of us, it’s a nightmare. I’m asthmatic and excessive dust causes me serious breathing issues. If you’re like me, you may wonder whether humidifiers can help with dust. The good news is that they can! Humidifiers don’t eliminate dust, but they do make it … Read more

A few years ago, I was having a really hard time with my breathing before I was diagnosed with asthma. The area I live in has really dry air, which caused me a lot of issues. Between the bouts of coughing, I started thinking: “Does a humidifier help with asthma?” A humidifier helped me manage … Read more

My nose runs, I keep sneezing, and my ears just will not stop itching. My allergies are awful — and dry air makes it all worse. Fortunately, I’ve found an easy and affordable solution! A humidifier helps with many of my allergy symptoms — and it can also help with yours. But you must use … Read more

When I got my first humidifier, I made a huge mistake. I used tap water in it. Soon, my room had mold on the windowsills and I got serious breathing problems. So why did that happen? It’s all because I used the wrong type of water. Tap water is simply poison for humidifiers. I wrote … Read more

I once got a call from my friend asking me why her humidifier was malfunctioning. When I went to check it out, I found out she’d been pouring hot water into it. Like my friend, you might be tempted to put hot water in a humidifier’s water tank to produce a nice warm mist. That’s … Read more

Are you always coughing in your home? Are your wood floors cracking? Are your nose and throat always uncomfortably itchy? I once answered “yes” to all these problems. Fortunately, getting a whole-house humidifier helped resolve them — and it can do the same for you! Whole-home humidifier units can be expensive, though. You should know … Read more

I live with breathing issues, so I use a humidifier to help me breathe. A couple of years ago, my unit broke and I couldn’t immediately fix it. I was stuck without a humidifier for more than a week! It was awful. I resolved to never let it happen again and started researching how to … Read more

A friend once asked me why her humidifier smelled awful. I asked her when was the last time she changed the filter, and she just stared at me. She had never done it! Replacing your humidifier’s filter is crucial for both your and your unit’s health. But how often should you change a humidifier filter? … Read more

I’m asthmatic, so dry air in my bedroom causes me serious breathing problems. Having a humidifier near my bed has helped me sleep and live much better. But how close should a humidifier be to your bed? I asked myself that when I bought my first unit, and I bet you’re asking it too. I’ll … Read more

I live in an area with very dry air, especially during winter weather. While the low humidity bothers me at times, it makes life really difficult for my allergic cat. The cold and dry environment causes my kitty a whole slew of problems, from coughing and runny nose to dull and brittle fur. All of … Read more

Keeping their baby healthy is the #1 concern for any parent. If dry air bothers your little one, I can wholeheartedly recommend humidifying your baby’s room with a humidifier. Understandably, though, you might wonder how to use the unit safely. Dozens of parents have asked me how close the humidifier should be to a baby’s … Read more

I live with asthma, which makes me sensitive to dust and pollen. Dry air also causes me breathing difficulties, so I use a humidifier in my home. If you’re like me, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Does a humidifier clean the air?” It doesn’t. Although humidifiers can improve air quality through moisture, they aren’t designed to … Read more

Dry air keeps me awake at night with all the coughing and snoring. A humidifier in my bedroom has greatly helped improve my quality of sleep and life. If you’re like me, a humidifier can greatly benefit you. But you might wonder should a humidifier run all night. You can keep a humidifier on throughout … Read more

You fill your ultrasonic humidifier with distilled water, turn it on, and… Nothing happens. Don’t throw your unit out just yet, though! I’ve seen a lot of people waste money on a new ultrasonic humidifier when they could have easily fixed their malfunctioning unit at home. I wrote this guide so you can repair small … Read more

I love my ultrasonic humidifier. I live with some breathing issues and the little miracle machine has made my life a lot easier by maintaining proper humidity levels. If you’re new to humidifiers, though, you might wonder how ultrasonic humidifiers do their job. And what makes them “ultrasonic” anyway? Knowing how any humidifier works helps … Read more

I live in a literal desert, which means dry air — and my chihuahua wasn’t a fan. The dryness led to my dog constantly scratching herself, her skin got flaky and raw, and her little coughs broke my heart. Then the thought popped into my head — are humidifiers safe for dogs? Good news: they … Read more

I’ve had a lot of people ask me what the differences between evaporative and ultrasonic humidifiers are. I can’t blame them — they both seem very similar, after all. Both types of humidifiers boost humidity levels by producing cool water vapor. That’s where the similarities end, though, and the units have significantly different pros and … Read more

If I got a penny every time a client or friend asked me about the differences between humidifier types, I’d be retired to my own tropical island by now. I understand that the number of different humidifying units can seem confusing. You may wonder how you’re supposed to pick the right device for your home … Read more

Due to my breathing issues, I use a humidifier and diffuser in my home. One improves my home’s air quality by adding moisture to it and the other uses essential oils to add a fresh fragrance to the air Which unit does which job, though? I have been asked countless times about which option is … Read more

I love both essential oils and humidifiers. Together, they maintain my home’s high air quality while also adding a pleasant scent throughout the house. But should you add essential oils to a humidifier? No, you really shouldn’t! I’ve seen many people break their regular, expensive humidifiers with essential oil. Here’s a secret, though. There are … Read more

I confess — I snore. The noise often wakes both me and my wife through the night, seriously impacting our sleep quality. My issue only gets worse during months with dry air, like in winter. Due to that, we asked ourselves: can a humidifier help with snoring? It can, and we now sleep much more … Read more

I often see people buy an expensive humidifier and then put it in the wrong place. That can make the whole unit completely useless — or could damage your health and home. So where to put humidifier units in your home? There’s no “Golden Rule” on where to place a humidifier and it depends on … Read more