subject: How You Can Make the Air Better in Your Home, Car or Office [print this page] How You Can Make the Air Better in Your Home, Car or Office
Since breathing is essential, it's important to be in environments with good air quality. In many places the air quality is not something you can change, but in your home environment you can. Here is a short guide to some of the machines that can improve your air quality. If your environment is too dry, you may want a steam vaporizer. Arid air can dry out your sinuses and contribute to dehydration. When viruses are spread so profoundly during cold months, your body needs moisture to help protect itself. Artificial heat sometimes makes the conditions less suitable. A humidifier is a helpful option. To rehydrate the air, a humidifier boils water and then releases the bacteria-free vapor. Your body and its systems appreciate a healthy level of moisture in the air. Comfortably moist air also can reduce your suffering from itchy eyes or throat and dry coughing. If your air is too humid, a dehumidifier can help. Viruses and bacteria in your body can thrive if conditions are very moist. Mildew can also find its way into your home in places that are often damp. Dehumidifiers take in a room's air, condense some of the moisture so that it gathers in the machine and then release warm dry air. The air is also warmed to a comfortable level before it is released. This less humid air can help you breathe and sleep better. Bedrooms and basements are good places to put one of these machines. To get cleaner air quality, there are air filters and purifiers. Invisible particles from outside your home can easily find their way inside on clothing and by a breeze or wind. Outdoor allergens and toxins then mix with the indoor substances in the air. You may cough, sneeze and have other reactions even if you don't suffer from allergies. An air purifier or air filter can help reduce these effects. Many stores carry cheap air filters that are durable and effective. You can also buy air purifiers at many stores. An electrical air purifier takes away many or all of the harmful pollutants and irritating allergens in the air. Everyone can benefit from having purer air quality but especially people who have allergies or are very susceptible to germs and bacteria. Air quality machines make a big difference and often for very little money. These options are eco-friendly and most importantly they're you-friendly.