In this blog entry, the Denver HVAC cleaning and Denver air duct sanitization experts here at Air Improvement Denver will detail the air improvement benefits provided by humidifiers.
Prevent Airborne Viruses
Viruses and bacteria spread quickly throughout the air in dry air. Moisture makes germs heavier to float in the air, and humidifier use can reduce germ spread. It’s estimated that increasing indoor humidity over 43% makes 85% of airborne viruses ineffective. Moist environments cause germs to drop to the floor, lowering flu infections and other respiratory illnesses.
Preventing Asthma
Dry air in Winter can cause allergies to easily trigger asthma. Many people with asthma are more likely to get respiratory infections than the rest of the population in the Winter. Humidifiers can make breathing much easier for individuals with asthma.
Preventing Dry Skin
Cold and dry Winter air sucks out moisture from the skin, causing skin to become dry, dull, flaky, and aged. Humidifiers can help prevent this. Air that’s furnace heated, as it’s present in many households during the Winter, has very low humidity. Humidifiers can help you maintain better skin moisture and reduce dry and itchy skin.
Wood Damage
Dry air can harm wooden floors through its moisture reducing function. Dry air can also damage furniture and wooden crown molding, eventually leading to the need for costly repair or replacement. We recommend using a humidifier in order to prevent home wood damage.