There are benefits to using electronic cigarettes

E-cigs are a growing trend in several countries, and have been used by numerous celebrities over the past few years. Many people speak of the various benefits they offer, and why they are a better choice than traditional tobacco cigarettes. So here is a short run down of some of the biggest benefits to going electronic.

No burning risk!

E-cigs are powered by a battery, and require no flame to heat up the liquid nicotine. In fact, even the most realistic looking e-cigs can be puffed on and then tossed in a pocket or laid on a piece of paper with no danger of starting a fire. You can also handle children or pets without any risk of ash or ember burning them; and if you drop a cigarette in your lap, you can calmly reach for it instead of frantically jumping up before you burn yourself.

Second-hand smoke is a thing of the past

Just because you are a smoker doesn’t mean you can’t have a family, but second-hand smoke from tobacco cigarettes can be a very real danger to your children, spouse and other relatives who share your home. Standing outside in all types of weather to get your smoking fix several times a day isn’t the best option either, so many people have turned to the electronic option in this case. The “smoke” you exhale from an e-cig isn’t smoke at all; it’s actually a water based steam-typed cloud which contains zero tobacco whatsoever.

No tobacco damages to your home

Any heavy indoor smokers know the smoke from a tobacco cigarette can cause curtains, ceilings and some other surfaces inside your home to take on a yellowish colour. The tobacco and chemical residue in the smoke attaches itself to various areas in your home and can be extremely hard to clean. Years’ worth of residue may collect on the ceiling above your favourite smoking chair, causing an unsightly stain in that area.

Goodbye tobacco odour!

Everyone knows that “smoker’s smell” and some people may find it undesirable. The smell can not only cling to your own clothing, but it can also stay in your hair, vehicle, home, and on non-smokers who live in the same home as you. With an e-cig, you erase the odours almost completely. The vapour you exhale is water based, has no tobacco, and contains only very tiny particles of nicotine and flavouring. That “smoker smell” will soon be a thing of the past for you and your family.

Saving loads of cash!

If you’re a current smoker, you know just how expensive this habit can be. Have you ever stopped to do the sums on just how much of your money goes on traditional tobacco cigarettes? It’s probably pretty high, maybe even higher than you thought. With an electronic cigarette, you cut out most of those original costs and can still smoke the same amount as you always have.

Some cold hard facts

Since electronic cigarettes are still a somewhat young product, there have not been many opportunities to do long term studies on the health benefits or risks of the device; however in 2014 a study conducted at the testing laboratory of Lorillard Tobacco Company found the toxins included in the exhaled steam from an e-cig were almost identical to that of the surrounding air. They also analysed three different flavours of nicotine from two different electronic cigarette suppliers and found the exhaled smoke from regular tobacco cigarettes was 1500 times more harmful than that from the e-cig. That sounds pretty conclusive to their safety benefits.