How To Choose A Vicks Humdifier That Is Right For You.

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. Once the filter gets clogged it needs to be changed 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. There are contaminants in the water such as pollen, dust and smoke but it does vaporize with the water so the steam is pure.

The units typically have a large reservoir tank so they can run for 8 to 12 hours without needing to be refilled. There is steam coming from the units but it is quite safe and you are not likely to be scalded or burned.

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.


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The dry winter months are much easier for Richard with his new humidifier. He found his at Vicks Humidifiers and was pleased with their shipping and price comparisons.