Humidifier question

[Liz D.]

Hi All,

Of course with fall arriving, the heat is kicking on and the humidifier has come out for the season.  My question is should we be running our bedroom humidifiers all day or just when we go to bed?  And how important is it to really use distilled water as opposed to regular?  I have been extra dry lately due to a very long and miserable flare I am in, but maybe was hoping the humidifier would start to help. Thanks.

Liz D.

[pudmott]

I can only talk about my CPAP humidifier but i certainly dont use regular water in it. I have seen what is left in the bottom of the chamber when i use tap water and it is horrifying. I always boil my tap water and let it cool before i put it in. The same when on occasion i use my vaporiser.

When i use my vaporiser, i tend to only put it on when i go to bed.

Hope this helps

Pud

[Pooh]

Hi Liz,
I use the big humidifier 24/7 when the heat comes on.  But I have a small rancher and it pretty much takes care of our huge livingroom and kitchen. 

I only use my personal humidifier next to my bed at night when sleeping (when I sleep).   I find this is enough to keep me comfortable and avoid any mildrew that tends to build up on the windows.  Also when I wash my windows I have wiped them down with lemon juice and find this retards any build up.

I also used filtered water in them, plus a water treatment additive to discourage bacteria growth.  

This is just the way we use our humidifiers. 

Hugs, Pooh