Comments on: Humidifiers , air purifier, or cool mist humidifier for newborn living in a basement? http://www.air-purifier-tdr.com/humidifiers-air-purifier-or-cool-mist-humidifier-for-newborn-living-in-a-basement It's All About Air Purifiers Sun, 20 May 2012 13:42:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: dave@fallsvac.com http://www.air-purifier-tdr.com/humidifiers-air-purifier-or-cool-mist-humidifier-for-newborn-living-in-a-basement/comment-page-1#comment-3038 dave@fallsvac.com Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:56:47 +0000 http://www.air-purifier-tdr.com/humidifiers-air-purifier-or-cool-mist-humidifier-for-newborn-living-in-a-basement#comment-3038 This depends on your need. I very much doubt you have problems with dry air in a basement. You most likely would want to remove moisture from the air, not add to it. An Air Purifier will remove the contamination from the air and trap it in the machine. Austin Air even has a machine designed for baby's. The Baby's Breath creates white noise, a gentle hush resembling the familiar sound your baby enjoyed for nine long months in the womb. While offering the highest level of protection from a variety of airborne contaminants, ensuring your baby receives the cleanest air necessary for proper development and growth. I have included some other information below. Humidifiers: The use of a humidifier can allow the reproduction of dust mites or the growth of harmful mold, which can be especially harmful for children and the elderly. The relative humidity should be kept between 30% and 50%. Can also cause Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (humidifier lung). Some humidifiers now use Microban technology to reduce mold and bacteria growth within the humidifier. The EPA provides detailed information of the risks as well as recommended maintenance procedures. Air Purifier: An air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from air. Air purifiers are commonly marketed as being particularly beneficial to allergy sufferers and asthmatics, and at reducing second-hand tobacco smoke. This depends on your need. I very much doubt you have problems with dry air in a basement. You most likely would want to remove moisture from the air, not add to it. An Air Purifier will remove the contamination from the air and trap it in the machine. Austin Air even has a machine designed for baby’s. The Baby’s Breath creates white noise, a gentle hush resembling the familiar sound your baby enjoyed for nine long months in the womb. While offering the highest level of protection from a variety of airborne contaminants, ensuring your baby receives the cleanest air necessary for proper development and growth. I have included some other information below.

Humidifiers:
The use of a humidifier can allow the reproduction of dust mites or the growth of harmful mold, which can be especially harmful for children and the elderly. The relative humidity should be kept between 30% and 50%. Can also cause Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (humidifier lung).
Some humidifiers now use Microban technology to reduce mold and bacteria growth within the humidifier.
The EPA provides detailed information of the risks as well as recommended maintenance procedures.

Air Purifier:
An air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from air. Air purifiers are commonly marketed as being particularly beneficial to allergy sufferers and asthmatics, and at reducing second-hand tobacco smoke.

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