What are the ways to increase indoor air humidity?

Normally, people turn on the heating in winter to avoid the cold, especially in the north. Then dry air will occur. So what methods would people want to use to increase indoor air humidity at this time? This problem has always troubled people. Air that is too dry will cause the body to lose water too quickly, and some people with weak constitutions will experience nosebleeds and other phenomena. Next, let’s take a look at several ways to increase the temperature.

Through experimental determination, the most comfortable indoor temperature and humidity are: 18 to 25°C and 30% to 80% in winter; 23 to 28°C and 30% to 60% in summer. More than 95% of people feel comfortable within this range. In an air-conditioned room, people will feel most comfortable when the room temperature is between 19 and 24 degrees Celsius and the humidity is between 40% and 50%. If considering the influence of temperature and humidity on the thinking activity, the most suitable room temperature should be high work efficiency. At 18℃, the humidity should be 40% to 60%. At this time, people are in a good mental state and their thinking is most agile.

If the indoor humidity is too low, it is easy to have excessive phlegm that is difficult to cough up, sore throat, bad breath, dry skin, and difficulty breathing, which are not conducive to the health of the respiratory system. Therefore, in the cold and dry winter, special attention should be paid to adjusting the balance of indoor air temperature and humidity.

To improve indoor air humidity, you can take the following measures. First of all, mop the floor with a clean wet mop at least twice a day. This can not only remove dust, but also increase the contact area between water and air, allowing water to evaporate quickly, which can effectively increase the indoor air humidity. If it is a wooden floor, do not wipe the floor directly with a wet mop. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust first, then wring out the mop and wipe the floor to prevent excessive moisture from penetrating into the wooden floor and causing mold and rot. You can also put a basin of water in the house to increase the indoor humidity as the water evaporates.

Secondly, put a wet towel on the heater. The heater will release moisture when it dissipates heat, which can also increase the humidity of the air. If conditions permit, you can put a sink on the heater for better effect.

Using a humidifier in the bedroom or living room can quickly increase the humidity of the air. However, the distance between people and the humidifier should not be too close, it is best to keep a distance of about 1-2 meters. When using a humidifier, be sure to change the water every day and clean it once a week, otherwise it will easily breed bacteria and cause respiratory infections.

In addition, placing some green potted plants indoors, such as green ivy, spider plants, etc., can also regulate the air humidity. Generally, it is best to keep the indoor air humidity at 50%-60%. If your nose feels dry, your breathing is smooth, and your skin is moisturized, it means the air humidity is appropriate.

The above is a detailed introduction to several methods of increasing indoor air humidity. When the indoor temperature is dry, you may try to increase the indoor air temperature according to the above method. Some people use humidifiers to increase the humidity of indoor air. However, it is important to clean or replace the water in the humidifier in a timely manner to avoid the appearance of bacteria in the water.