If the air in your home is too dry (it’s best to keep indoor humidity levels between 30-50%) or if you’re suffering from respiratory issues, then you’ll definitely benefit from a humidifier. Dry air can be problematic for both babies and adults with asthma or sinus problems, but using a humidifier can help get the balance just right by adding moisture back into the air. In fact, they can help relieve sinus congestion symptoms, which could lead to better sleep at night — for you and your partner due to no more congestion-related snoring!
When the Good Housekeeping Institute reviews humidifiers, our experts look at criteria like how easy they are to set up, fill, clean, and transport, the intuitiveness of the controls, sound level, and energy consumption. We also look at features like the tank capacity, output capacity (gallons/day), and how long a single tank fill will last. Perhaps most importantly, we measure the time it takes to reach set humidity levels in our Lab’s humidity-controlled chamber.
If you have asthma, then look no further than this Dyson AM10 Humidifier that has been CERTIFIED asthma- and allergy-friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).