Probably a stupid question but...
Posted by Anonymous
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What does a humidifier do? I know its a machine you fill with water and it blows out steam, but what does it do? Clean the air? And what's the difference in a humidifier and a vaporizer?
Sincerely, one uneducated mom
Sincerely, one uneducated mom
Posted by Anonymous on Jan. 18, 2013 at 7:55 PM
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Jill
on Jan. 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM
It makes sure the air doesn't get too dry. A dehumidifier dries out the air.
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on Jan. 18, 2013 at 7:57 PM
It puts humidity into the air. It makes the air wetter.
I think they are the same thing.
A Dehumidifier takes the wet out of the air and makes it dry.
My son is allergic to dust mites and we have to keep the humidity below 50. We can't use humidifiers in the home.
I think they are the same thing.
A Dehumidifier takes the wet out of the air and makes it dry.
My son is allergic to dust mites and we have to keep the humidity below 50. We can't use humidifiers in the home.
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by Anonymous - Original Poster
on Jan. 18, 2013 at 8:00 PM
So humidifiers are bad for allergies?
Quoting SwtSnowflake2:
It puts humidity into the air. It makes the air wetter.
I think they are the same thing.
A Dehumidifier takes the wet out of the air and makes it dry.
My son is allergic to dust mites and we have to keep the humidity below 50. We can't use humidifiers in the home.
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on Jan. 18, 2013 at 8:03 PM
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humidifier pumps moisture into an otherwise dry enviroment. helps to improve breathing. vaporizer allows you to add vapor rub, essential oils ect to be vaporized while working in a similar fashion as a humidifier but adding the vapors from said substances into the air as well like camphor or eucalyptus oil helps to reduce congestion while chamomile or lavender oil is calming.
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on Jan. 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM
Only dust mite allergies because dust mites drink water through their skin so they need it to be humid. They also like warmth so we have to keep the house under 75 degrees. They eat pollen, pet dander, and dead skin.
So we try to control the population. We can't get rid of them completely but it helps.
So we try to control the population. We can't get rid of them completely but it helps.
Quoting Anonymous:
So humidifiers are bad for allergies?
Quoting SwtSnowflake2:
It puts humidity into the air. It makes the air wetter.
I think they are the same thing.
A Dehumidifier takes the wet out of the air and makes it dry.
My son is allergic to dust mites and we have to keep the humidity below 50. We can't use humidifiers in the home.
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