In your home, you can determine which rooms need a humidifier based on several environmental and behavioural factors. For instance, the season affects indoor humidity levels as well as the home’s central air exchange and filtration systems (depending on their sophistication). Likewise, you can prioritize which rooms need moisture control based on where you spend most of your time. After all, humidifiers can optimize respiratory and epidermal health as well as air quality.
The Bedroom
Moisture control in the bedroom is essential for a good night sleep. Dry air can lead to congestion and itchiness (dry skin), two things sure to keep you awake until the morning.
Humidity regulates breathing and helps keep the body comfortable. This is especially true for infants, as their systems are much more susceptible to congestion, infection and sickness. In fact, humidifiers in the nursery can even lessen mucus build-up.
A lesser known benefit of placing a humidifier in the bedroom is white noise. Its gentle hum can drown out sounds that may otherwise disrupt you or your baby’s sleep.
Other Considerations
While the living room is likely the second most trafficked area in the home, there are other spaces that may benefit more from a humidifier. For example, rooms with wooden furniture, instruments or billiards tables. Wood can warp if temperature and humidity levels fluctuate too much, making humidifiers a necessary investment.
Similarly, you need to consider which rooms have space for a humidifier. The appliance should never be in a dangerous spot like somewhere someone will trip over it, near electrical outlets (where the mist comes out) or blocked by furniture that can catch in the machine (i.e. couches).
