New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- As the cooler months descend, the immediate focus shifts to turning up the heating, bundling up in warm clothes, and sealing windows against the outside chill. While these steps are effective in maintaining thermal comfort, they inadvertently introduce a significant challenge to the indoor environment: a dramatic drop in air humidity. Cold air naturally holds less moisture, and when this air is drawn indoors and heated, its relative humidity plummets, often to levels well below the optimal range of 40% to 60%.

This state of dryness has profound and often underappreciated effects, impacting everything from personal health and comfort to the preservation of household furnishings. Introducing a humidifier is a simple, ...