Humidifiers are often seen as unnecessary and even costly, however there are many beneficial reasons as to why a humidifier could benefit you (especially during colder weather)!

Humidifiers add moisture to the air using a water reservoir to disperse water, and a fan for circulating the moistened air into your space. They help to increase humidity levels in the room, providing relief from dry air and alleviating symptoms such as dry skin or congestion.

While it is not recommended to put essential oils into humidifiers, it is safe to add hydrosols to your humidifier!

There’s many different hydrosols that could help enhance the benefits a humidifier brings, such as Eucalyptus or Spearmint, perfect for fighting against germs during cold and flu season.

       

While humidifiers are best during colder weather, they can still be used throughout the year to help keep your immune system strong during seasonal allergies or even for easier breathing at night.

Here are a few of the top reasons people love their humidifiers!

#1 Hydrates Dry Skin

When added to the air, humidifiers help balance the humidity, making your skin less dry during harsh weather!

#2 Can ease seasonal allergy symptoms

By breathing in higher humidity air, it can help to ease nasal congestion and inflammation, providing additional relief.

#3 Can help with respiratory health

For those with breathing difficulties regardless of sickness or long-term health conditions, a humidifier can help ease discomforts making breathing easier.

#4 Preserve wooden furniture

Whether you have wooden furniture or hard-wood floors, a humidifier can help to avoid cracked or peeling wood in your home. With consistent humidity levels in the home, it is less likely that your furniture will get brittle, avoiding a costly replacement!

#5 Can improve health of certain houseplants

Some plants from tropical regions (such as ferns or orchids) can benefit greatly from higher humidity levels in the home. A healthy humidity level can help promote necessary growth, avoid wilting, and even reduce the possibility of pest infestations.

With as many benefits as humidifiers have for the health & home, it is imperative to clean your humidifier every couple days, if not daily. Since a humidifier creates humidity, it tends to be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold if it isn’t cleaned regularly. It’s recommended to clean with regular dish soap and avoid spraying harsh chemicals in the machine.