BehindTheMedspeak: Anti–Microbial Humidifier Register

The reason this item appears in bookofjoe is because I did a double take when I turned the page of a catalog this morning and saw what appears to be a guy pouring water into his floor heating duct (above).

That's different.

I mean, I couldn't for the life of me imagine why a person might do this.

So I had the crack research team investigate.

Turns out that there is an "Anti–Microbial Humidifier Register" inside the duct: the water activates it.

Huh.

From the website:

Humidifier Register ends winter dryness and adds moisture to heated, uncomfortable dry air.

Anti-microbial unit fits over a standard floor vent.

A fraction of the cost of large, unsightly humidifiers so you can keep every room refreshingly comfortable.

White polypropylene wick filter fits 4" x 10" and 4" x 12" vents.

********************

Tell you what: the best way to keep healthy during winter is to not try to humidify your indoor air.

Why?

Because humidifier filters, unless regularly and religiously changed or cleaned — and 99+% of the population will not do this — are a breeding ground for microorganisms that can make you very, very sick.

Live with the crusties — you'll be better off in the long run.

Not only will you be healthier, thus saving on cold and flu medicines and whatnot, but you'll also keep the money in your pocket you might've wasted on one of these humidifiers.

That'll enable you to buy one of the more appealing items that appear here from time to time.

Plus, not having to fool around with the filter is one less pain in the butt.

But if you insist, you can buy one of these items for $19.98 here (Cup and water not included).