Diffusers and humidifiers are quite similar in the way they function. They can both be used to introduce a spa-like effect into your home. We can add essential oils to both devices to make the house smells nice. However, there are some differences between a diffuser and a humidifier that people don't know about, and may get confused between the two which then results in not fulfilling their needs.
What is a diffuser?
A diffuser is used to help freshen up a room with a pleasant smell. The essential oil of your choice is added to the diffuser to make rooms feel refreshed with a lovely fragrance. There are different types of diffusers such as ultrasonic, nebulizing, heat, and evaporative.
Benefits of a diffuser
- The aromatic fragrance from the essential oils helps you relax.
- The mist of the oils helps soothe your skin.
- The oils also help in reducing bacteria and fungus in the room.
- It also helps prevent many health issues if a specific kind of essential oil is used.
What is a humidifier?
The main point of having a humidifier is to increase the level of humidity in a space. This is beneficial for people who live in a dry climate and is useful during the winter season as well. It helps maintain the moisture level in the air and is an advantage for adults and kids with nasal congestion. There are also a few types of humidifiers which include warm mist, ultrasonic, impeller, and evaporative.
Benefits of a humidifier
- It is helpful for dry weather.
- It helps resolve many problems such as dry skin, nosebleeding, snoring, and more.
- It can also be used to treat the symptoms of cold, flu, sinus, congestion, and more.
Which one do you actually need?
If you need more moisture in the air in your home, then you definitely need a humidifier. If you only want to make your room smells nice, and not moisture, then get a diffuser. Diffusers do not hold enough water to impact the humidity level of a space.
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