Trotec practical knowledge: dry office air leads to dry eyes and mucous membranes – professional air humidification helps

Excessively dry office air is the biggest enemy for a healthy office climate. Every employee knows the consequences: Irritated and reddened eyes that itch and sometimes even burn. Unpleasantly dry skin. Dried mucous membranes, which then amount to entry gates, sitting wide open for germs and infections of all kinds. This is because as the humidity drops, the removal of microorganisms and viruses in the mucous membranes decreases given the drying out of the cilia, meaning they can no longer perform their cleansing function.

All scientific studies show that the entire immune defence of the mucous membranes depends crucially on the humidity of the room. All experts therefore recommend a relative humidity of between 40 and 60 percent as a comfort zone for office and work rooms. If you want to ensure that there is enough moist, fresh air in the room, the easiest way to achieve this is by airing the room regularly and using a professional humidifier.

In addition, from an air humidity level of 50 %, the spread of viruses – including the corona virus! – and bacteria in the room air is reduced. This is because infected persons coughing and distributing fine droplets together with influenza or cold viruses in the air causes the air in the room to dry out, which preserves the pathogens and keeps them infectious for longer. However, in the optimum range of 40 to 60 % relative humidity, the droplets shrink only as much as to bring about an increase in salt concentration – and the germs and microorganisms are killed. In this way, you minimise the risk of infection in the long term!

No dry eyes and reduced risk of infection and contagion through professional air humidification

This is the easiest way to prevent dry air from becoming a health hazard: Measure the humidity in your office and at home at continuous intervals. The measuring instrument used for this is a so-called room thermohygrometer, such as the bargain BZ05 or BZ06 from Trotec. All experts recommend a relative humidity of between 40 and 60 % as a comfort zone for office and work rooms.

The hygrostat-controlled Trotec humidifiers from our B series and the air washers from our AW-S series ensure optimally regulated humidity and purified room air. Thanks to their timeless design, the units fit into any office or living environment, require little maintenance during operation and are inexpensive to purchase. The most important criteria when selecting the appropriate unit are the sizes of your rooms in conjunction with humidification performance.

  • B 400 humidifier
    This disc humidifier for large rooms combines high-performance evaporation with economical long-term operation. Its hygrostat-controlled humidity regulation is supplemented by a rotating vaporisation fleece which also cleans the air. Pleasantly low levels of operating noise and energy consumption make the unit even more impressive.
  • Evaporation humidifiers B 24 E and B 25 E
    In addition, a wide range of electric humidifiers with various functions and modern designs awaits you in our B series range. From compact entry-level units to models that are also suitable for large rooms or where you can pleasantly perfume your room air by adding scented oils, there is a suitable evaporative humidifier for every requirement.
  • Air washer AW 10 S
    The low-maintenance 3-in-1 comfort unit for humidification and purification. The air washer cleans and humidifies the room air without filter mats. Furthermore, the air washer binds together pollen, animal hair, house dust and even unpleasant odours thanks to the integrated plasma feature. The low-maintenance unit is easy to open for filling and cleaning.
  • Air washer AW 20 S
    As a 3-in-1 comfort device with combination sensor and HEPA filter, this air washer provides optimum humidity and air quality at all times. Moreover, the unit is perfectly suited for allergy sufferers: Thanks to the optional HEPA filter, not only is house dust, pollen and animal hair removed from the air – but even the smallest of dirt particles such as fine dust, allergens or mould spores can be reliably removed by this air washer as well.

Professional air quality management – with brand quality from Trotec

Find out about all of the ways our professional air quality management can benefit you. And on top of that you benefit from our current special offer prices because you get Trotec brand quality:

incl. VAT – in the Trotec shop now!

For purchase or rent – Trotec supplies the right humidifier

Regardless of whether you want to rent a humidifier or purchase one for the long term – Trotec’s devices and suitable filters are always in stock.

  • Buying a unit: If you have any questions, please contact us per email at online-uk@trotec.com or give us a call on +49 2452 962-400.
  • Equipment rental: Please contact our TKL Rental Centre directly – by e-mail to online-uk@trotec.com or call us on +49 2452 962-160.

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