Cool mist humidifiers are either impeller, ultrasonic, or evaporative. Impeller humidifiers produce a cool mist by using a high-speed rotating disk that breaks the water into fine droplets. Evaporative humidifiers use a fan to blow air through a damp wick or filter. They are the most popular and usually produce the most amount of mist, up to thirteen gallons a day. It is important to choose an evaporative humidifier with a tank housing and wick that are antibacterial. Minerals in tap water can cause a crust deposit, or scale, to form in the humidifiers that are breeding grounds for microorganisms.
As the humidifiers are used, microorganisms and minerals are dispersed into the air, which can cause a white dust to appear on surfaces. To combat this problem, you can use distilled water, although many brands now have filters that reduce this problem. For more information on cool Passover humidifiers, check out Home-Humidifiers.com. |
