Can a humidifier be turned on all night? What kind of water is added to the humidifier?

The function of a humidifier is to relieve the dryness of indoor air, and it also has a certain function of purifying the air. So can a humidifier be turned on overnight? What kind of water is better to add to a humidifier?

Can I leave the humidifier on all night?

If the room is relatively dry, the humidifier can be turned on for one night without affecting your health. On the contrary, if the room is not particularly dry, it cannot be turned on all night. In addition, the humidifier should not be turned on too high. A moderate amount can maintain the humidity for human health, generally 45%~70% is enough. If the humidity in the room is relatively heavy, it is not recommended to turn on the humidifier all the time. The weather in winter is relatively dry, and a humidifier needs to be prepared in the room to prevent the human skin from drying and peeling. If it is summer and the air conditioning mode at home is cooling, there is no need to turn on the humidifier all night, because the air conditioning can increase the humidity of the air, but the effect is not very obvious. When turning on the humidifier, it is best to open some windows, or open a small part of the window to let in fresh air.

What water does the humidifier add?

It is best to use distilled water or purified water for the humidifier. The water molecules of purified water are relatively simple and it is not easy to cause pollution when sprayed out. Injecting purified water is conducive to the maintenance of the humidifier and prolongs the use time. You can also boil the tap water at home and use it after cooling.

Can the humidifier be filled with tap water?

Do not add tap water directly to the humidifier. Tap water contains a variety of minerals, which will damage the evaporator of the humidifier and shorten its service life. The chlorine atoms and microorganisms in the tap water may be blown into the air with the water mist and cause pollution. If the tap water hardness is high, the water mist sprayed by the humidifier will contain calcium and magnesium ions, which will produce white powder and pollute the indoor air.

How much water should be added to the humidifier?

The capacity of the humidifier is different, and the amount of water required is also different. Therefore, you can refer to the instructions in the manual to see how much water to add. Most humidifiers have scale lines, and generally you only need to add water to around the scale lines.