Most homeowners are familiar with some of the benefits a humidifier can bring to their homes, but the amount of dust in the air is something many people don’t associate with humidity. Below, we’re going to discuss how dust originates, why it’s a problem, and how a humidifier can help reduce airborne dust particles in your home.
What Creates Dust?
Dust can be a mixture of many different particles from both inside and outside your home. Common particulates that accumulate into dust include pollen, dead skin from humans or pets, fecal matter from insects, food particles, and more.
Why is Dust a Problem?
Dust can be an issue in your home for a variety of reasons. First, it’s a common allergen that causes a reaction in many homeowners, especially when it is airborne. Second, it can damage electronics if it accumulates inside them.
Dust can also cause skin problems, like acne, and it can hinder the growth and health of house plants.
What is a Humidifier?
A humidifier is simply a device that adds humidity to the air in your home. It can use various techniques to do so, the most common of which are evaporation and vaporization.
How it Eliminates Dust
A humidifier doesn’t collect dust actively but instead has a secondary effect on the airborne dust particles. Dust can hang in the air because it’s super lightweight. Increased moisture in your indoor air soaks the airborne dust particles, making them heavier and unable to stay suspended.
While humidifiers don’t get rid of dust, they do reduce the amount that remains airborne in your home.
Health Benefits
Dust in your home is inevitable, but airborne dust particles are the most detrimental to your health. By reducing the amount of dust suspended in the air, a humidifier improves air quality and limits the number of contaminants you breathe into your lungs. This can lead to decreased allergies, fewer cold and flu symptoms, and overall healthier lungs.
Additionally, removing dust from the air can help keep your skin pores clear, improving skin health and reducing the chance of acne.
Humidifiers reduce airborne dust in your home, which can have a significant impact on your health and the well-being of your family. When you’re ready to install a whole-house humidifier to improve air quality in your home, contact one of our experts to discuss the best option for your situation.
