Best Humidifier Best Humidifier For Dry Skin?
James asks…
Are humidifiers good or bad for indoor air?
I live in a really dry climate and have really dry skin so I just started using a humidifier in my house. I have heard that they can put mold out in the air if you don’t clean them well enough. What is the best way to clean them? Any other opinions?
answers:
There is such a thing as a humidifier additive that you can purchase anywhere where you get your cleaning supplies. Follow the directions for how much to use for the amount of water used. It will kill any bacteria and smells coming out of the humidifier.
John asks…
humidifier vs. vaporizer — dorm room?
My dorm room gets overheated in the winter and makes the air incredibly dry. My roommate and I both get horrible dry skin and sore throats. I was thinking that maybe getting a humidifier or vaporizer would help the situation, but I’m not sure which brand to get since I’ve never used either before. What are some good models that would be best for a small-ish dorm room that is generally very hot? I can’t spend over $30-40.
answers:
A humidfidifier that you can find for that price would be good.
Lisa asks…
I installed a humidifier this summer and have been using it this winter but now i have mold on windows?
I have adjusted the humidity percent to around 20 percent and there is still a moisture problem on the windows. I was thinking it was the lack of air flow as i have curtains on expandable rods in the windows and as such there is no way for the windows to get air flow behind the curtains. The house is over 3000 sq ft. and is very expensive to heat so i have the heat set at 65 in order to save money on heating. The home is 8 years old and don’t believe i need to have new windows already but wonder if this would help. I have used clear silicone caulk around the windows and the window frame and around the woodwork at the wall.
My question is, because of the new humidifier running on the furnace, should i increase the temperature slightly to eliminate the moisture as i can’t go much lower than 20 % on the unit. or should i completely turn off the unit and just suffer with the dry skin? what can i do to prevent the moisture and mold on the window sill while still running the humidifier? and what is a good temp and degree or percent of humidity for normal living and what is the best way to clean up the mold from the window sills? If you need any other informtion just ask. Will wait for answers.
answers:
The problem is the difference in heat between the inside and outside. When the warm moist air hits the cold window, it condenses out. Once there is water there, the mold will grow. Unfortunately, the only means would be to isolate the cold windows from the inside moist air.
I usually just wipe the windows every now and then to remove the excess moisture and use bleach to kill the mold.
