How to humidify the air in a room?

How to humidify the air in a room? This is a common question, especially among people suffering from upper respiratory tract diseases or skin problems.

Dry air also reduces our concentration, increases drowsiness, and apathy. Children, whose immune and respiratory systems develop until about the age of 12, are particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of being in a dry environment.

Therefore, this article is especially directed at parents of children but also considers adults who spend a lot of time at home due to the pandemic.

Humidifying the air in the bedroom – why is it worth it?

Feeling of a stuffy nose, dryness and scratching in the throat, and hoarseness. All these ailments can result from staying in too dry a room.

The mucous membranes lining our throat and nose provide natural protection against bacteria, viruses, and unwanted microorganisms.

They also protect against excessive heat and water loss. Staying in a dry environment for a long time damages the glycans layer lining the epithelium, which naturally defends the body against allergens and viruses.

The cilia forming the epithelium are unable to remove pathogenic microorganisms, promoting viral and bacterial infections.

The impairment of cilia function was confirmed by scientists from Yale University School of Medicine, who studied the link between low humidity and the increased incidence of flu.

Additionally, researchers found that dry air impairs the ability of respiratory cells to regenerate. It weakens the process of infected cells releasing interferons and signaling proteins to warn neighboring cells of the threat.

On the other hand, we spend about 1/3 of our time in the bedroom. For children, this time can be even longer. If we do not want rest to be associated with bothersome health problems, it is worth ensuring proper air humidity in the bedroom.

How to humidify the air in a child’s room?

The most important ways to humidify the air in a room include:

1. Evaporative air humidifiers

2. Hanging wet laundry

3. Houseplants

4. Ceramic humidifiers

5. Leaving the bathroom door ajar

Air humidifiers are the most effective method of increasing the humidity level in the environment.

Devices like the Klarta Humea can quickly and controllably humidify the room to the desired level and then maintain a specific humidity level.

Home methods of humidifying the air, usually cheap and easy to implement, can support an air humidifier.

However, it should be remembered that they increase humidity less effectively and often uncontrollably, so they should not replace dedicated devices.

How to check the humidity in a child’s room?

Speaking of control, how do you check the air humidity in a room? The best tool for measuring humidity is a hygrometer.

It can be a separate measuring device. However, more and more modern, intelligent air humidifiers have a built-in hygrometer and humidistat.

The hygrometer allows us to continuously monitor the air humidity level. The humidistat lets you set the target humidity level the device will strive to maintain.

Therefore, an air humidifier is a healthy and safe way to maintain optimal humidity, protecting against both dryness and over-humidification of rooms.

Klarta Humea Smart Evaporative Humidifier – evaporative method for healthy, humid air

The Klarta Humea uses evaporation, a natural method of cool evaporation. Inside the device is an evaporative filter that captures impurities in the water.

The filter in the Klarta Humea humidifier is additionally coated with metal salts, which help create a safe, sterile environment inside the humidifier.

The previously mentioned hygrometer and humidistat allow continuous control of the room’s humidity level. This is also facilitated by WiFi and the Tuya Smart mobile app, where you can see the current humidity level, set the speed and mode of operation, and schedule the device to turn off.

All this can be done remotely without direct contact with the device. This feature is especially useful when you don't want to wake a sleeping child.

Key features of the Klarta Humea air humidifier

• WiFi and mobile control allow you to manage humidity even from a distance
• Quiet operation (24 dB) and night mode make it ideal for the bedroom
• The humidifying filter captures impurities in the water
• Antibacterial metal salts on the filter prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the filter
• The filter drying function prevents the creation of a moist environment conducive to bacteria and virus growth
• Efficient evaporative humidification: A capacity of about 300 ml/h allows the Klarta Humea WiFi to be used in rooms up to 474 ft²
• Built-in humidistat and hygrometer for continuous monitoring

Klarta devices offer humid and clean air

The current range of Klarta air purifiers and humidifiers allows us to comprehensively solve problems of polluted air and low humidity, which Poles face most of the year.

Sources:

- Brophy L. “The Flu Virus’s Best Friend: Low Humidity.” Yale School of Medicine. 05.2019. medicine.yale.edu

- Mohan AK, Feigley CE, Macera CA. “Humidifier Use in the Home Environment and Its Impact on Respiratory Health.” Appl Occup Environ Hyg. 1998;13(11):782-7.

- T. Nõu and V. Viljasoo. “Impact of Heating Systems on Dust, an Indoor Climate Factor.” Agronomy Research Biosystem Engineering Special Issue 1, 165-174, 2011. agronomy.emu.ee

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to increase humidity in a room?

When dealing with low air humidity, it is worth buying a humidifier equipped with a hygrometer and humidistat. You can also support it with some known home methods, such as hanging wet laundry, leaving the bathroom door ajar, or using ceramic humidifiers on radiators.

     2. Can a bowl of water increase air humidity?

 Yes, but it is a short-term solution. The humidifying effects will be felt for a short time. It’s also difficult to measure the exact humidity increase.

     3. Can dry air cause a cough?

 Yes, a cough, hoarseness, and a feeling of a stuffy throat can result from dry throat and nose mucous membranes. The most effective way to counteract this is adequate fluid intake. However, it is also worth ensuring the humidity of the inhaled air by using an evaporative air humidifier.