Improve your indoor climate and enhance your well-being
1.4.2016
Translation: machine translated
Air too dry in the bedroom? Too humid in the bathroom? Too cold in the living room? Various factors influence the climate in your rooms. We'll show you how to measure them and the various options available to you for improving your indoor climate.
Air is essential to life. We breathe an average of 20,000 times a day, equivalent to a daily requirement of 12,000 litres of air. The quality of the air we inhale has a direct impact on our well-being and performance.
Since we spend most of our time in enclosed spaces, creating a pure and pleasant indoor climate is vital for both our health and well-being.
The indoor climate is made up of the humidity and temperature of the air as well as its pollution.
1. Measuring the indoor climate
For an ideal climate, you need to know the current air quality in order to know what measures to take based on the different values and thus be able to, improve the air quality.
The hygrometer measures humidity
Optimal humidity plays a key role. It is measured using a hygrometer. In homes and offices, the recommended comfort level of relative humidity is between 40% and 60%. This is particularly true in bedrooms, where this level significantly improves sleep quality. [[Productlist:5620968]]
See hygrometers
The thermometer measures temperature
The word thermometer comes from the Greek "thermos" meaning "heat" and "metro" meaning "measurement" - a thermometer is therefore a "heat measurement". This device records temperature.
The weather station measures the climate indoors and outdoors
Weather stations combine the functions of a hygrometer and a thermometer: they measure air temperature and humidity both indoors and outdoors. In addition, they measure meteorological data such as rainfall or atmospheric pressure and can, based on the latter, make predictions.
The various stations are differentiated by ever-more recent additional functions. For example, the Netatmo model constantly measures the amount of CO2 in the air and, using an app, reminds you at the right time to air the room.
2. Optimising the indoor climate
The various components of indoor air can be adapted to optimise the climate with different devices.
A humidifier when the air is too dry
There are different methods for humidifying the air in a room: evaporators, steam humidifiers and ultrasonic misters.
Evaporator
This appliance uses a natural method of humidifying the air. Evaporator cassettes become fully saturated with water. A fan draws dry air through the cassettes, which then dispense moisture. Excessive humidification is impossible. The evaporators are highly efficient and consume very little electricity.
Steam humidifier
Water is brought to the boil inside the unit until hygienic steam is formed and dispersed throughout the room. This method of humidifying ambient air is extremely effective. The resulting germ-free steam is ideal for allergy sufferers. As steam humidifiers have a very high humidification capacity, they will need to be permanently regulated using a hygrostat. The appliance should be descaled regularly, as the heating plate will scale over time.
Ultrasonic humidifier
Water is nebulised into tiny droplets by a membrane vibrating under the effect of ultrasound; a fan then transports this mist into the room where it evaporates. The visible mist is cool and safe for children. The ultrasonic fogger uses very little electricity, yet is extremely efficient. As the water droplets release limescale particles into the air, the fogger should always be operated with an anti-limescale cartridge. [[Productlist:247288]]
See ultrasonic misters
Cleaning and maintenance
If you regularly humidify the air in your home, you need to follow certain hygiene rules when it comes to maintaining your humidifier. In particular, you should pay attention to the following:
- Drain the water from the appliance and the tank when you are not using the humidifier.
- Even if the appliance is not heavily scaled, clean it once a week to prevent the proliferation of bacteria and germs.
- Decalcify your humidifier (especially the steam humidifier) at regular intervals, to be defined according to the hardness of the water.
- Use Ionic Silver Cube. This device slows down the proliferation of bacteria and germs in the water.
- Change your appliance accessories regularly (filters, anti-scale cartridge, anti-scale balls, Ionic Silver Cube).
See accessories for humidifiers
A dehumidifier when the air is too humid
On lower floors, in the laundry room or in houses by the water, the humidity tends to be too high. Air that's too humid encourages mould growth, asthma, allergies and infections. To limit these risks, we recommend using a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air and collects the water in a tank or discharges it directly. [[Productlist:4656625]]
See dehumidifiers
A purifier when the air is polluted
In fact, it's not unusual to find outdoor air cleaner than indoor air - smoke, pollen, unpleasant smells and bacteria are often present in the latter. So using a purifier for cleaner air is a good thing. They skim the air with activated carbon filters and let it breathe again. The air in the room is sucked in by the appliance, passed through the filter, cleaned and finally released back into the room. Clean the air in your rooms and discover our purifiers!
Cleaning and maintenance
If you actively clean the air in the room, you need to follow certain rules for purifier hygiene to prevent the purifier from degrading the quality of the air:
- Clean the filter regularly. You'll find the instructions either directly on the filter or in the purifier manual.
- Change filter cartridges at least once every six months.
A fan when it's too hot
A fan is a machine that causes a current of air. This provides a pleasant, refreshing sensation.
A blower radiator when it's too cold
A fan heater is an electric or combustion fan that includes a heating element to heat the air passing through it. In this way, it warms the room with warm air to the desired temperature.
Header image: Stylies Scirocco - the compact fan sets the air in motion even in large rooms.
Cinzia Memper
Category Marketing Manager
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