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Key Points

Key Takeaways

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    Defense Line

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    Mucous Membranes: Mucous membranes of throat and nose are first barrier against virus. If dry, this wall is broken and allows invasion. Keeping humidity is more essential defense than wearing mask

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    Balmuda Rain: Beautiful design like jar. Can supply water with natural action that humans have been doing for thousands of years, just pouring water from top. Because it is vaporization type (Vaporization), no condensation by excessive humidification

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    Dyson Humidify+Cool: With powerful UV light, humidifies after removing 99.9% of bacteria in water instantly. High-end machine that completely overcame weakness of ultrasonic type (spread of germs)

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    Smart Control: Important that can switch on from smartphone from outside. Moment returning home, there should be full of moisture like rainforest

Introduction: Basis of Condition

Condition management is not spirit or guts. It is physical law. Trying to stay healthy in dry air of winter is impossible. Skin becomes dry, throat becomes scratchy, and concentration decreases.

Humidifier is not just water vapor generator. It is life support system to keep your condition constant.

1. The Modern Jar: Balmuda Rain

Masterpiece of “Home appliance not like home appliance”. No tank, pour water directly into main body. This experience (UX) is wonderful, water supply becomes not troublesome work but fun ritual like watering plants.

Balmuda Rain

Method to vaporize by hitting wind on filter. Because same principle as drying wet towel, electricity bill is cheap and room does not become white. Operation feeling of organic EL display is also pleasant.

Easy Maintenance

Bowl that can be washed wholly. This is it. Enemy of humidifier is “Slime”. Since Rain has simple structure, cleaning does not become pain.

2. The Hygienic Mist: Dyson Humidify+Cool

Dyson is obsessed with “Cleanliness”. To prevent mold from breeding in water tank, irradiate powerful UV-C light. Furthermore, uses evaporation net woven with silver fiber.

Dyson Purifier Humidify + Cool

Combines not only humidification but also air purifier and fan. Since 1 unit 3 roles, does not take place even in narrow room. There is 'Humidification filter cleaning mode', just put citric acid and press button to clean automatically.

3. Comparison: Nature or Technology

項目 Balmuda Rain Dyson Humidify+Cool
Humidification Method Vaporization (Natural) Ultrasonic + Vaporization Hybrid
Water Supply Pour from top (God) Tank detachment (Troublesome)
Hygiene Enzyme filter UV sterilization
Design Classic (Jar) Future (Tower)

4. The 50% Rule

Please look at hygrometer. If below 40%, danger signal. Conversely, if exceeds 60%, risk of mold increases.

50% - 60%. By maintaining this “Sweet spot”, virus cannot survive and your skin regains moisture.

Conclusion: Moisture Creates Margin

In dry environment, humans become irritated. Because “Uncomfortable” as skin sensation.

Please take deep breath in moistened room. Sensation that moist air enters deep into lungs. That creates Margin in mind and becomes foundation for doing good work.