The Best Humidifiers to Keep You From Waking Up with Dry Mouth
Humidifiers keep the air in your home from getting too dry, which means you won’t be waking up in the morning feeling like you just ate sand.
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Feel that? The dryness in the air, the scratch at the back of your throat. You’re not getting sick, but the air around you needs a little TLC. When it gets cold and you crank the heat, it sucks the moisture out of the room, leading to dryness and sometimes making you feel like you’re sick. The best way to avoid waking up wanting to chug a gallon of water is by investing in a humidifier. Whether it’s for your bedroom, bathroom, office, or living room, keep the air you breathe feeling comfortable inside, no matter the weather outside. They’re also useful if you have a collection of plants.
Pure Enrichment MistAire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
This small but mighty unit can moisturize the air for up to 16 hours. It holds up to 1.5 liters, ideal for bedrooms or offices. There’s even an auto-shutoff for when the water level gets low or if the tank is removed.
Levoit Ultrasonic Humidifier
This ultrasonic humidifier has a built in humidistat so it won’t over humidify a room. It has a big tank (1.5 gallons) and can go more than 24 hours before needing to be refilled. Best of all, it has a remote so you can control it without having to get up off the couch.
URPOWER 2nd Version Essential Oil Diffuser
Equipped with LED color-changing lights, this humidifier also doubles as an essential oil diffuser. Use it in your bedroom to keep the air moist or in the bathroom for a pleasant aroma all the time.
Vornado Evap3 Humidifier
An evaporative humidifier like this one works best to help prevent over-humidification, which you definitely don’t want either. The Vornado Evap3 is designed to maintain a stable humidity level for hours, so you don’t feel like the weather inside your home is changing by the minute.
Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier
This warm mist humidifier can help with cough and congestion and can run for a full 24 hours on a gallon tank. It’s great for winter when it’s dry or even allergy season to help keep your noise and chest from feeling irritated.
Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier
The technology built into this humidifier helps filter out any harmful bacteria, keeps you from over-humidifying a room, and quickly evaporates the water. It’ll run for 24 hours before needing a refill.
Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
This humidifier has a unique teardrop shape that holds a gallon tank. It has antimicrobial material to help reduce mold and bacterial growth and doesn’t need a filter. It also comes in eight different colors.
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