Vaporizers are used to add humidity to the air. In addition, sometimes a decongestant like vapor rub is added to the water inside the vaporizer to help clear up chest congestion. Apartments are usually smaller than a house and in many cases, the heat provided to an apartment is forced air or radiator heat. Both types of heat create low levels of humidity. A vaporizer can raise the humidity levels and create a balanced environment in your apartment during the winter months.
Instructions
1. Select a vaporizer with variable mist output so you can change the intensity of the vapor coming from the unit. Since apartments tend to be smaller than a house, you will require fewer vapors.
2. Place the vaporizer in the room you want to use it in -- and turn the vaporizer to its lowest setting. Keep the door closed when possible. If you plan to use it in the entire apartment, skip this step and go to the next.
3. Place the vaporizer in a centralized location so the blower of the vaporizer faces the length of the apartment -- this is if you want your entire apartment to get the vapors. This will help the vapor travel through the apartment. Place the vaporizer on its highest setting and keep bedroom doors open when possible.
4. Pour distilled water into the vaporizer. This will help keep the vaporizer clean longer and prevents contaminates and chemicals found in your drinking water from being lifted into the air in your apartment.
5. Place a few drops of essential oil into the water. Different oils present different therapeutic effects but almost all essential oils will provide a fragrant smell in your apartment. The more essential oil you add, the more intense the fragrance is, so it is best to add two or three drops to start with and then add additional oil as desired. This will help to ensure you do not over-power the room with the sent of essential oil.
6. Place a hygrometer in the room as far away from the vaporizer as possible and out of sunlight. If you are using the vaporizer for the entire apartment, place the hygrometer in the middle of the apartment. The hygrometer measures humidity levels. When levels get below 40 percent in the fall and winter, turn on the vaporizer to increase the level of humidity in the room.
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