4 mistakes when using mist fans on hot days
(Baonghean.vn) - Compared to conventional electric fans, mist fans, in addition to cooling the air, also have the ability to humidify, helping to reduce the temperature by 3 - 5 degrees. However, how you use and preserve them will greatly affect the "lifespan" of the fan as well as the health of your family.
Below are mistakes to avoid when using mist fans in the summer.
1. Using the fan for a long time
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Misting fans not only have the cooling function like regular electric fans, but also have the added function of creating humidity, cooling, creating soundproof stainless steel to clean the air...However, the habit of using mist fans continuously can increase humidity in the air, creating conditions for disease-causing bacteria and mold to grow.
This common mistake when using a mist fan will harm the health of the user, especially families with the elderly and young children. In addition, high humidity for a long time can also cause damage to household appliances.
2. Use a fan in a closed room
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Using a mist fan in a closed room such as a bedroom can affect human health, because the humidity in the room is too high and not well-ventilated.
Children, the elderly, or people with weak immune systems or allergies are at risk of developing diseases of the bronchi, ears, nose and throat if they regularly live in humid environments. You should only use mist fans in well-ventilated areas.
3. Let the fan blow directly on you
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To help cool down quickly, many people choose to let the fan blow mist directly on them. However, health care experts say that letting the fan blow directly on people, especially when they have just come back from a hot day, when their body is sweating a lot, can negatively affect the excretory system and cause imbalance in the body.
You should let the fan cool down the room and cool it down slowly.
4. Do not clean the filter and water tank
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Mist fans can become a place to spread pathogens that are dangerous to health if the filter is not cleaned regularly. In addition, the water in the tank can contain salt, form mold or be contaminated.
Therefore, for mist fans with dust filters or water tanks, you need to regularly clean these places./.
