In autumn and winter, the weather is dry. In winter, the heating will be turned on in the room. Especially when you sleep at night, your skin and nasal passages will feel very dry and uncomfortable. Therefore, we will use a humidifier at home to increase the indoor humidity.
In order to save trouble, many people directly pour tap water into the humidifier, which is a serious mistake.
Tap water contains a lot of chlorine atoms, calcium ions, magnesium ions and microorganisms. These components will float in the air through the humidifier and directly enter our respiratory tract, causing certain damage to the body, and at the same time, it is easy to block the humidifier and reduce the service life.
Some people also add disinfectant to the humidifier. The aerosolized disinfectant will stimulate the lungs and tracheal cells after being inhaled by the human body. If the concentration is too high, it will also cause irreversible damage to pulmonary fibrosis.
Do not add essential oils or toilet water and other substances. These substances will easily irritate the respiratory tract after volatilization, and in severe cases, allergic reactions may occur.
The following is the ranking of adding water. The first place is pure water, pure water is purified water, there is no impurities in it, it will not damage the humidifier, and it will not affect our body.
The second is mineral water. Mineral water is suitable for us to use, and it can also be used for humidification, but the minerals in it will damage the humidifier and reduce its service life.
The last is cool boiled water. Cool boiled water is the water after the tap water is boiled. After boiling, the bacteria and impurities in it will be reduced to some extent. Using cool boiled water to humidify will affect your health to some extent, but it is much better than tap water.
