Humidifiers 101 part 3

Home care of humidifiers:

Regularly empty the tank wipe the surfaces with a cloth and refill with water. Make sure you unplug the device from the power supply before you attempt the cleaning

Try and use water with lower mineral content to prevent build up of residue

Follow the instructions recommended by the manufacture regarding cleaning and use of filters

Remember the steam humidifiers do get hot and emit a warm steam which can easily cause a burn- so keep children away from the device

Try not to humidify the home to more than 50 percent. There are a variety of thermostats available which can give you a reading of humidity

If you see water condensing on your windows every time you use a humidifier, you need to decrease the levels of use

Check for dampness around the machine, if excess humidity occurs, it will wet the carpets and ruin your furniture

When the humidifier is not in use, store it away dry

If you develop worsening of your respiratory problems, stop using the humidifier and see a health care professional.

Humidifiers have been around for many years and generally are very safe. For the most effective use of your humidifier, follow the recommendations made by the manufacturer.

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