Optimal air humidity in
nursery schools / kindergartens
40-60%
NATURAL.
HYGIENIC.
HEALTHY.
Comfort zone 40-60 %
The healthy indoor climate in nursery schools / kindergartens.
Autumn has barely approached when in nursery schools it starts again and one wave of colds follows the next. Although the children strengthen and develop their immune systems, it is unfortunately almost impossible to stop more serious diseases such as influenza or an infection with corona viruses.
Scientific findings show that the indoor climate has an important influence on the health, well-being and performance of children and educators. The comfort zone of humans lies between 40 and 60 % in relation to the relative humidity (RH). Between these two values, the person feels comfortable, is efficient and remains healthy.
Health aspect
Best function of our natural protection
Optimal working conditions for the mucous membranes in nose and mouth. These protect the children and educators against the penetration of particles, bacteria and viruses into their airways.
Transmission rate of viruses drops
The transmission rate of viruses via the air is reduced because virus particles form larger droplets at a humidity level of 40-60 % and thus sink to the ground faster.
Shorter survival time of viruses
The survival time of viruses on surfaces is reduced at an air humidity of 40-60 %. Viruses with a fat cover (e.g. corona viruses) are most unstable under these conditions.
General well-being
Better hydration
of the skin
The skin's state of hydration is in the optimal range at an air humidity of 40-60 %. Complaints such as itching and skin irritation in children and educators are reduced.
Lower evaporation rate of the eyes
Bei einer Luftfeuchte von 40-60 % verdunstet deutlich weniger Feuchtigkeit über die Augen. So werden die Augen der Kinder und Erzieher besser gegen eine Dehydrierung geschützt.
Stress level, sleep quality, activity
A humidity of 40-60 % leads to less stress symptoms, increases the quality of sleep and improves the conditions for physical activities of children and educators.
Performance
Improved concentration ability
Fewer symptoms
of fatigue
Increased
motivation
Children who feel well and enjoy good health thanks to an optimal indoor climate are demonstrably more concentrated, awake and motivated. The "efficiency" of the children, but also of the educators, improves with the increase of exactly these three factors. This means that children can be better supported in this important phase of their development and enjoy the time in nursery schools with joy and fun.
The advantages for your nursery school / kindergarten:
- Best health protection for children and educators
- Prevention of transmission of diseases
- Healthy learning and working environment
- Reduced dust exposure for allergy and asthma sufferers
- Lower sickness rate due to humidification for children and educators
A stable comfort zone 40-60 %
With heating in autumn/winter, the relative humidity decreases.
With heating in autumn/winter, the relative humidity decreases.
Keeping the humidity stable in our comfort zone at 40-60 % is not always easy and can only be reliably guaranteed by controlled humidification of the indoor air. Especially in autumn and winter, we quickly leave the optimal range between 40 and 60 % relative humidity due to the regular and necessary exchange of the heated indoor air with colder outside air. This is because cold air can physically absorb less moisture than warmer air. If this outside air now enters a warm room and warms up from, for example, 0 °C to 22 °C, the relative humidity (RH) of this heated air cannot exceed approx. 20 % in the end. This means that in winter, the supply of fresh air inevitably leads to a reduction in the humidity of the indoor air and to leaving the comfort zone of 40-60 %.
For this reason, the German Building Climate Association (FGK) recommends that planners, architects and operators of buildings supplement ventilation systems with professional air humidification systems in order to regulate air humidity and ensure a healthy indoor climate.
Our systems for air humidification in nursery schools.
HygroMatik FlexLine
Steam humidifiers
HygroMatik FlexLine
Steam humidifiers
Humidification principle:
Isothermal, temperature remains unchanged during humidification
Water quality:
- Tap water of different qualities
- Demineralised water
- Partially softened water
Installation:
In the ventilation system or directly in the room
Special features:
Special ease of use through touch control
HygroMatik StandardLine
Steam humidifiers
HygroMatik StandardLine
Steam humidifiers
Humidification principle:
Isothermal, temperature remains unchanged during humidification
Water quality:
- Tap water of different qualities
- Demineralised water
- Partially softened water
Installation:
In the ventilation system or directly in the room
Special features:
Compact dimensions
HygroMatik MiniSteam
Steam humidifiers
HygroMatik MiniSteam
Steam humidifiers
Humidification principle:
Isothermal, temperature remains unchanged during humidification
Water quality:
Tap water of different qualities
Installation:
Directly in the room
Special features:
Integrated quiet-running ventilation unit
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