Choosing A Vicks Humidifiers That Is The Right One
When you are not feeling well with the cold or the flu you will do anything to feel better. One way to feel better quickly is to use a humidifier. There are two main different models available, a cool mist and a warm mist, which one is better?
Cool Mist Humidifiers
A cool mist humidifier uses an impeller, similar to a boat propeller, spinning rapidly inside the water. The water is turned into vapor without the addition of heat.
Adding cool moisture to the air makes you feel better if you are suffering symptoms of dehydration. Dehydration is a common symptom of a cold or the flu.
The mist then has to pass through a filter that will clean out the airborne contaminants such as pollen, dust and smoke. The filter does a good job of cleaning the air but needs be replaced when it gets plugged up or it will stop working.
Warm Mist Humidifiers
A warm mist humidifier heats the water until near boiling where the vapor coming out of the tank is low pressure steam.
Your sinuses become plugged when you have a cold or the flu so when the warm moisture opens them up you can breathe easier and you will feel better. If you are feeling well you can leave it running to keep your house from getting stuffy during the cold winter months where the windows are kept closed.
Adding VapoSteam is a great option to have on your humidifier. VapoSteam is added to the steam and has medicated properties such as a cough suppressant and relief of bronchial irritation.
By heating the water the system is getting rid of bacteria and viruses that are present in the air and could be making you or your family sick. All warm air units remove bacteria and viruses and some of them are able to remove more than 99% of them. The vapor is also pure steam, so there is no pollen, dust or smoke contaminants in it.
The units typically have a large reservoir tank so they can run for 8 to 12 hours without needing to be refilled. The steam coming out of the is quite safe and is not likely to scald or burn so the units are quite safe.
For all these reasons the warm air humidifier is a preferred portable humidifier.
You house will feel better and more inviting regardless of which unit you choose. If you do get sick the units will help you feel better faster and make you much more comfortable during your recovery. The ability to add the medication to the warm air humidifier and the removal of the bacteria and viruses is a major reason to choose the warm air humidifier.
