Keep Heathly with the Honeywell Top Fill Console Humidifier

 Every winter, without fail, my family gets hit with a major cold. I am usually the first one to get it, I pass it to the kids and then they pass it to my husband. This year, our major winter cold came right after Thanksgiving. And it brought us all a sore throat that was awful!

Last year, I wasn’t prepared at all and we just fumbled our way around it. But this year, I learned from my mistakes and had a sick day game plan. In addition to the chicken noodle soup and cough medicine, my plan included getting a humidifier. I had forgotten about the benefits of running a humidifier while we’re sick (putting moisture in the air can help relieve congestion and sooth a sore throat) until I had a conversation with my grandmother.  In the winter, my hands always get really cracked and dry. She also reminded me that her secret to softer hands in the winter is drinking a lot of water and running her humidifier.

We just moved into a new house and have gone from a living room/dining room to one big great room. The Honeywell Top Fill Console Humidifier is designed especially for large room and features two top fill and break resistant water tanks.

Other key features include:

• Refill light
• Humidity reached indicator
• Simple intuitive controls
• Uses a wicking filter
• Runs up to 24 hours before refilling

This humidifier is larger than the others that we own (it’s not table top sized). One of the things I loved the most about the Honeywell Top Fill Console Humidifier is that it is quiet. It doesn’t add much noise to the chaos that is our family life (with two kids who love to run laps around me and sing).

Out of the box, it was very easy to assemble and get started with. The time it took me to get it out of the box and running was less than five minutes. The pieces all fit together nicely. I love it when household items aren’t complicated to get going, it makes my life a lot easier. The main control tower sits on top of the wicking filter and the two water tanks click into the sides. I really like the fact that the water tanks are not attached to the main unit of the humidifier- it means that I have the choice to fill them at the sink or use a pitcher.

Besides our health, there are other great benefits to using the Honeywell Top Fill Console Humidifier in our home in the winter months.

“Relative humidity levels can drop to as low as ten percent in the winter months, which is as dry as the Sahara Desert. If humidity levels are too low, household objects from wood furniture to artwork can be damaged over time as moisture is pulled from wood, paper and other porous materials,” said Dr. Ted Myatt, ScD., senior scientist with Environmental Health & Engineering and the University of Rhode Island. “The solution is to maintain relative humidity levels in the optimal range of 40 to 60 percent by running a humidifier in colder, drier winter months, to mitigate these effects.”

The research conducted found that the following list of 10 household items are most impacted by low relative humidity:

1. Wood Furniture: Has your favorite wooden bench seemed a little shakier? It could be because of low humidity. Wood absorbs and desorbs water as relative humidity rises and falls, which causes it to swell and shrink. This results in furniture joints becoming loose or even pulling apart.
2. Musical Instruments: Not sounding quite right? Low humidity levels may be to blame for your instrument falling out of tune. Natural wood instruments such as guitars, violins and pianos can be damaged when the wood contracts resulting in failed glue joints or cracks.
3. Books: Low humidity causes the pages of books to become more brittle and fragile, and the dimensions of the pages can even change as the paper absorbs and desorbs water. This leads to wrinkles in the paper, flaking ink, or warped covers on books.
4. Woodwork and Wood Floors: If you’ve noticed a slight bend in your wood floors, or gaps between the planks, it could be because of low humidity. As the wood expands and contracts, mitered corners can separate and floors can “cup” so that the floor doesn’t remain flat.
5. Wine: Does your uncorked bottle of wine not taste right? Wine corks can dry out, shrink and crack if exposed to low humidity overtime, allowing air to come into contact with the wine and potentially ruin the bottle.
6. Artwork: Maintaining humidity levels is vital for protecting artwork around the home. Low moisture levels tend to make paint brittle and prone to cracking, which is especially detrimental to oil paintings on canvas.
7. Stamp Collections: Much like books, repeated absorption and desorption of water can ruin stamps by making them brittle or discolored.
8. Photograph Collections: Have you noticed your new photographs looking more like your parents’ photo albums? When photographs curl up at the ends, it’s likely due to low humidity levels. They can also result in the photo emulsion flaking off and damaging the photograph.
9. Walls: Peeling wallpaper and separated drywall seams can be a sign of low humidity in the home. The porous materials may crack and separate when exposed to low levels.
10. Electronic Equipment: Static electricity brought on by low humidity levels can damage internal components of computers, televisions and other electronics – a lot more damaging than dealing with static in your hair!

Buy: You can purchase the Honeywell Top Fill Console Humidifier at Walmart. ARV $109.99

Connect: Connect with Honeywell on their website or social media channels!

Facebook / Twitter 

Having a Honeywell Top Fill Console Humidifier in our home has been amazing. I love knowing that is not only helping our bodies feel better, but it’s also giving moisture to our wood floors!

Giveaway: One (1) winner will receive a Honeywell Top Fill Console Humidifier. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only. Ends 12/28/15. ARV $109.99

 

*No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US only. Giveaway ends December 28, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! I check all entries ­ cheating will not be tolerated. Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder ­ I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will be displayed on the post, and will also be posted on Winners List shortly after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen randomly by Giveaway Tools. Screenshots of winners available by request. Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor or their PR Agency unless otherwise noted. Eighty MPH Mom is not responsible for prizes lost in transit, although every attempt will be made for prize delivery.
**By entering this giveaway, you confirm that you have read and agree to my giveaway rules. Sponsor reserves the right to limit one prize per person/household (of this item/prize pack). Please allow 4­6 weeks for delivery of prize {though it is usually much sooner}. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. Odds of winning: The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. All prizes will be awarded. Void where prohibited by law.