Where to put a humidifier in a room

A person’s well-being largely depends on the indoor microclimate. To feel comfortable, most people, first of all, care about cleanliness and hygiene, and monitor the air temperature.

However, professional doctors emphasize that air humidity cannot be ignored, because the tissues of the human body contain from 60 to 80% water at different periods of life. Dry air does not allow you to maintain the percentage of humidity necessary for the body. A special household appliance—a humidifier—helps solve this problem. With its help, it will be possible to create the necessary air humidity in the rooms (about 60%).

Rules for choosing a location for a humidifier

You can get the maximum benefit from the device if the rules for its operation are followed. The most important thing is to find a suitable place for the humidifier.

Important! It is best to choose a location before you start using the device: moving the device during operation is not recommended. If it is necessary to rearrange the humidifier, first disconnect it from the network, then rearrange it and reconnect it to the power supply.

When determining where to place the device, several nuances should be taken into account. In this case, it will be possible to find a place suitable for normal operation of the mechanism and safe for humans.

Maintain the required height from the floor

When using the device, it is important to achieve uniform air humidification in different parts of the room. This will not work if you place the device on the floor. Experts have determined the optimal height standards for the location of the mechanism:

• lower height level - 0.5 m from the floor;
• the upper level of height is 1 m from the floor.

Reference! If the humidifier is installed below 50 cm, not all the steam will be sprayed, but only part of it. The other part will settle on the floor, forming puddles.

Selecting the surface on which the humidifier will be installed

The mechanism must be installed on a flat, straight, stable surface.

Important! The surface area on which the appliance is installed must be larger than its base, so that the edges of the tabletop or shelf do not coincide with its side, but protrude beyond the side wall. This will give the mechanism stability and can protect it from falling if touched carelessly.

You also need to make sure that the surface is not tilted in any direction. Otherwise, the switched on mechanism may roll down or tip over.

We monitor the distribution of steam throughout the room

Performing its main task, the humidifier produces a stream of cold or hot steam during operation. It can leave marks on things. Therefore, during installation, it is necessary to rotate the mechanism so that the surrounding environment is not damaged by the steam.

The following should be protected from direct contact with steam:

• books on open shelves;
• household and computer equipment;
• houseplants.

Important! It is not recommended to place the humidifier in such a way that the air stream directly hits furniture or wallpaper. A distance of 30 can protect them from streaks.

Is it possible to place a humidifier next to a radiator?

Heating devices, while heating the room, simultaneously dry the air in it. The purpose of humidifiers is to make dry air more humid. The lowest air humidity in the room is observed near radiators. Therefore, it is advisable to place the device close to the batteries.

At the same time, it is not recommended to be too close to the heating device. With this placement of steam, all the air near the battery will be immediately dried. Because of this, moist steam will not be sprayed around the room, and the air will not become more humid.

Important! For normal operation of the device and increasing the humidity level, there must be at least 30 cm from the battery to the mechanism.

When there is an aquarium in the room

Owners of large aquariums know that they have to constantly monitor the water level in it. The liquid in the container constantly evaporates.

Reference! During the day, about 3 liters of water evaporate from a large aquarium.

The evaporating liquid makes the air in the room with the aquarium humid, so large aquariums are considered an equivalent replacement for special devices, the installation of which in this case is not required.

Humidifier in a children's room

All of the above tips for choosing a location for a humidifier also apply in rooms where there are children. However, installing devices in a nursery requires compliance with additional rules.

• The main requirement for the installation location of devices in a children's room is inaccessibility to children.You should be especially careful if you are using a device that produces hot steam, which can be dangerous for your baby.
• You need to make sure that when the device is operating, steam will not get into the place where the child plays or onto his bed.

By choosing the right place for the humidifier, you will ensure a comfortable microclimate for your family and friends.