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Cool Mist Humidifiers?
Can a cool mist humidifier cause mold in the room? The humidifier is cleaned regularly. But if it runs 24/7, can it cause mold to be in the room? Best answer: Long story shortened, it could. At least it could promote the growth of mold. All humidifie Can a cool mist humidifier cause mold in the room? The humidifier is cleaned regularly. But if it runs 24/7, can it cause mold to be in the room?
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Long story shortened, it could. At least it could promote the growth of mold. All humidifiers have a rated capacity, that is, they will only output a certain amount of moisture into the air each hour. Air can only hold a certain amount of moisture;, the warmer the air, the more moisture that the air can handle.
In addition you have to take into account the size of the room or house. Again, humidifiers typically have a rated output based on a certain sized room.
Anyway, the point is that if you run the humidifer all day long, and it "over humidifies" the room, ie, keeps it too humid, then you can certainly promote the growth of mold. As another person mentioned, mold loves moist, warm conditions, just like your home. Just be sure that the humidifier that you use isn
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