Whole-Home Humidifiers for Indoor Air Quality Control
The lack of heat causes less water to evaporate into the air during the winter months than in warm seasons. The result is that the cold seasons are also the driest seasons.
When the weather starts to drop below freezing, many will find that their skin is drier, their lips are chapped, and they may even have a harder time breathing. Dry air can also have many negative health effects on the skin and respiratory system. Nosebleeds are a common symptom of a home not having enough humidity in the air.
Beyond just human health, a lack of humidity can hurt indoor plants and even reduce a home's structural integrity as the wooden beams dry out and shrink.
How Whole-Home Humidifiers Benefit the Respiratory System 
The humidity level in the air has a large effect on the human respiratory system. A lack of humidity in the air is bad for the lungs and airways because it dries them out over time.
When the airway dries out, it is more prone to inflammation. This leads to excessive coughing, which can even promote the spread of viruses during the cold and flu season.
People with asthma and other respiratory conditions will benefit from having a humidifier in their home to monitor the humidity levels and keep the indoor air quality healthy and balanced.
How Whole-Home Humidifiers Promote Healthy Skin
Dry skin leads to dead skin flaking off, especially around the nose. It also can make people look older as the lack of moisture in the skin causes wrinkles to form faster.
Keeping the skin moisturized is essential for preventing signs of aging, and a whole-home humidifier will help to boost the effects of a skincare routine. Topical moisturizers are less effective in an indoor climate lacking a healthy humidity level.
When the skin is too dry, the body overproduces oils to moisturize it. This can result in increased acne. Acne can cause long-term acne scarring spots on the face, so it is best to avoid it.
Whole-Home Humidifiers for Plants
Indoor plants also need adequate moisture for healthy growth. When the indoor air quality is poor and lacking in moisture, the plant's leaves can dry out, turn brown, and fall off. This winter, homeowners can save their plants from getting parched by adding a humidifier to their space.
Houseplants need both water and sunlight to produce "food" for them to grow. Plants do not only absorb water through their roots; they also use the water in the air for hydration through the pores on their leaves. Humidifiers can help houseplants look more green and shiny all year long.
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