Using a dehumidifier to improve your sleep

Air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers are a great invention when it comes to improving the quality of the air in your home and increasing your comfort. Many of our customers notice a massive improvement in their quality of life after using these products – anything from improving the quality of air, less allergic reactions, less dry skin or sore throats and a better nights sleep for their children (and for mum and dad!).

With World Sleep Day coming up, we are looking at how these products – including using a dehumidifier to improve your sleep – can make a difference.

Using an air purifier to improve your sleep

You want your bedroom to be a peaceful place where you can fall away to a long and deep sleep each night. But if you are allergic to your bedroom then your chances of falling asleep whilst you are coughing, and sneezing due to allergic reactions will not help you or anyone that you might be sharing the bed with.

A safe place to sleep, away from allergens

You can be allergic to your own bedroom because of dust mites, mould spores, pollen or pet dander for example. If that is the case then an air purifier can help you create a place of sanctuary free from the allergens so that you can sleep better.

By filtering out the pollutants in the air around you that make it difficult to stay rested, an air purifier’s HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter will trap harmful particles and circulate clean air throughout the room, improving your sleep. HEPA filters have been designed according to strict international regulations to capture dust, pet dander, pollens, dust mites, smoke, some bacteria, pathogens, microbial spores, and some virus particles.

MeacoClean CA-HEPA 76×5 air purifier

Through its filtration system it will help to keep you healthy, boost your immune system and help to fight off any viruses. The HEPA filter will remove the irritating particles from the air, improving the air to reduce or remove your reactions to the allergens and to allow you to fall asleep faster and longer.

A place of calm

Our air purifiers also include special features to make sure you get a restful night’s sleep. Its Night Mode ensures that your unit continues to function without disturbing your sleep, by switching off all lighting and reducing the noise. Or for those who prefer sleeping with a light on, our MeacoClean 76×5 air purifier has an integrated air quality light that will change colour as the quality of your air improves. This can of course be turned off if you prefer complete darkness.

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Meaco Arete One 10L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier

Using a dehumidifier to improve your sleep

A dehumidifier’s main function is to reduce humidity levels and prevent mould and condensation issues.

Mould and dust mite allergies

A lower relative humidity in the bedroom will mean less allergic reactions to mould spores and if you keep the relative humidity below 50%rh in the bedroom, less dust mites in your bed.  This is because the dust mites reproduction slows when the relative stays consistently below 50%rh.  As there can be as many as 10 million dead and alive dust mites in your mattress, anything you can do to reduce their numbers has to be a good thing!

Many customers also tell us that they find the white noise calming and it helps them sleep.  Especially from our new Arete range which are the quietest dehumidifiers on the market. But for those who find the noise too loud, the dehumidifier can be positioned on the landing with the bedroom door left open during the day for the damp to circulate to the dehumidifier.

By reducing airborne moisture levels it will be easier for your heating system to maintain your desired room temperature, in these days of high energy bills this is a real bonus.

Humidity control and clean air from just one device

The Arete range of dehumidifiers come with a medical grade H13 HEPA filter so they are not only dealing with allergens that might be spoiling your sleep from growing in the first place but they are also cleaning the air for you like an air purifier.  In the spring and summer months you can use them as a stand alone air purifier so you don’t need to have two devices in your bedroom.

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Using a humidifier to improve your sleep

If you’re suffering from a blocked nose, dry skin, your partners’ snoring or simply looking to create a healthy environment for your baby, a humidifier like the Meaco Deluxe 202 is the best option for you. While helping you breathe better and improving your night’s sleep, it will also help your skin and can become part of your beauty regime whilst you sleep!

Snoring

Snoring can affect anyone and can really disturb you and your partners’ sleep. It can be triggered by breathing in dry air, which will cause dehydration in your airways, leading to a buildup of thick mucus, inflammation of your nasal tissues, and increased surface tension, which can trigger snoring. A humidifier will keep the air moist and will reduce your snoring by making sure your dry throat doesn’t affect your nasal passage and reducing nasal congestion.

The humidifier gently humidifies the room air to just the right level which  helps to relieve itchy, or irritated skin, chapped lips and dry eyes and is effective in fighting against viruses. A room with a higher humidity level can limit the spread of viruses on surfaces and in the air.

Meaco Deluxe 202 Humidifier

Sleep like a baby

Your baby can also benefit from having a humidifier in their bedroom. Their skin can be particularly sensitive in dry climates, but a humidifier in a baby nursery can provide protection against dry air to create the perfect breathing conditions that will loosen any build-up mucus and help your baby sleep peacefully. Or if your baby’s skin is dry, a humidifier will help retain its natural moisture and keep the skin soft and clear, helping any tender red patches.

Trying to sleep with a blocked up nose

Trying to fall asleep when you’re ill is always uncomfortable. As you breathe, the cilia will prevent germs, dust, bacteria and other foreign particles from entering your nasal passages and causing an illness. When your nasal airways are too dry, your cilia won’t function effectively. However, when you use a humidifier, it will ensure that your nasal passages are moist and that bacteria and germs will be warded off.

Whether you’re looking to fight off illnesses, prevent dust mites or simply improve your family’s sleep, our products can accommodate your needs. These air treatment products can be beneficial to you, your home and furniture. All our Meaco products come with a 2 year warranty, Arete dehumidifiers come with a five year warranty.

Best sleep solution for young children – Meaco Deluxe 202 Humidifier

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Products featured: Meaco Arete One 10L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier, Meaco Arete One 10L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier and Meaco Deluxe 202 Humidifier.