Tips On Buying A Humidifier
Dry skin and static electricity are as much a part of winter as shorter days and longer nights. Because colder air holds less moisture, you may need to welcome a portable humidifier into your home this season. According to the Better Business Bureau, humidifiers can help guard against respiratory problems, bring relief from static electricity hassles and help protect your furniture.
Humidifiers raise the humidity level in your home's environment by either pulling air through a water-soaked filter, adding tiny water droplets to the air, releasing a fine mist or using sound waves to convert water into a mist. 
Before you purchase a humidifier for your home, the Better Business Bureau recommends that you consider the size and capacity of the unit. Is the humidifier needed to treat a few rooms, a small apartment or a large home?
You'll also want to review each model's ease of use. Are the controls simple and straightforward? Does the humidifier turn itself on and off according to the moisture in the air? How often will you need to clean or fill the unit? If there is a water tank, is it easy to carry and fill?
Of course, you should also factor in the humidifier's cost, including both its upfront price and the cost to operate and maintain it. Will it take tap water or distilled? Is it energy efficient to operate?
While humidifiers may provide certain benefits, they may also pose some health hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Dirty humidifiers can harbor bacteria and fungi that can be released into the air and cause flu-like symptoms or infections. If you see film or scum on the surface of the water or inside the tank, bacteria or fungi may be present. 
If you do use a humidifier, do not allow film or scale to develop inside the unit. If possible, change the water in the unit daily, emptying the tank before refilling it. Follow the humidifier manufacturer's instructions for cleaning tanks that cannot be removed.
If possible, keep the humidity level in your home between 30% and 50%. Higher humidity levels could cause water to build up and condense on items inside your home, creating a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria and fungi, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
When you clean your humidifier, be sure to unplug it and follow the manufacturer's instructions closely.
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