Dyson thinks your humidifier is gross.
You might use in a humidifier, especially in the colder months, to help with dry skin, nosebleeds and other winter ailments. But these machines don't treat the water they disperse into the room. So Dyson thinks they can act as a sort of germ cannon that could actually contribute to cold- or flu-like symptoms, rather than preventing them.
To stop that, the British company -- better known for its vacuum cleaners and hand dryers -- has engineered its own device, simply called the Dyson humidifier. This one cleans the water it uses before hydrating the air.
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The Dyson humidifier uses ultraviolet light to neutralize 99.9% of bacteria in the water it uses, the company says.
The humidifier also acts as a fan, boasting a similar design to Dyson's Air Multiplier fans, which are blade-free. A single tank of water should last up to 18 hours.
Dyson says there were 643 prototypes, and it cost more that $60 million to develop the device. No word on retail price, but if Dyson's Air Multiplier fans are any indication, you are not going to find this humidifier in any bargain-discount sections.
If you are in the U.S., don't expect to get your hands on a Dyson humidifier in time for winter. The device does not hit stateside until fall 2015.