Reports on popular winter humidifiers and air purifiers and popular models following an interview at the Joshin Urawa Misono Aeon Mall store. Introduces the top 3 popular steam humidifier models and the top 2 popular air purifier models.
The interview was conducted at the Joshin Urawa Misono Aeon Mall store and indicated a trend toward stronger humidifier sales as a measure against dry winter air. Steam and evaporative-hybrid humidifiers were popular, with ease of maintenance and humidifying efficiency cited as key considerations when choosing a model.
The No. 1 humidifier was the QUADS steam model "GLASS," which humidifies the air by heating water in a 2.6L glass pot. Its price was approximately ¥19,980 at the time of the interview. Its visually appealing design and ease of use were cited as factors behind its popularity.
The No. 2 model was Zojirushi Corporation’s steam model "EE-TC60" (4.0L capacity, approximately ¥29,480), which was praised for its ease of maintenance and clearly arranged buttons. The No. 3 model was Dainichi Industrial’s evaporative-hybrid model "HD-RXT726" (6.3L capacity, approximately ¥34,800), which was presented as suitable for use in larger rooms.
The No. 1 air purifier was Sharp’s high-performance model "KI-WX100" (approximately ¥148,000), equipped with the Plasmacluster NEXT function and a large-capacity humidifying tank. The humidifying function was considered supplementary, and the article suggested that consumers tended to choose the product primarily as an air purifier.