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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

How to Maintain Humidity Level in Home?

Taylor 1523 Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer and HygrometerWe need to maintain proper humidity level in the house. If the humidity is too low then we have dry skin.  Low humidity causes dry nose, skin and throat.  It also creates static electricity which is pretty annoying.  It effects wood and dry wall.  On the other hand high humidity can cause mold and rot.  It will cause the wall paper and the paint to peel off the walls.

Maintain the relative humidity in your home between 30% and 50% if possible. Humidity levels above 60% may allow moisture to build up indoors and condense on surfaces, where bacteria and fungi can settle and grow. This is as per CPSC recommendations.

You can check humidity levels with Hygrometer.  Search Amazon.com for hygrometer


If  humidity level is low then you can add humidity with humidifiers.  This is very common in winter as heating makes the air too dry.   It is best to buy humidifier with built in humidity level display.  It takes away the guess work.  Search Amazon.com for humidifiers for home.


Too much humidity creates its own problems.  Humid air can cause mold and mildew to grow inside homes.  
To reduce humidity use dehumidifiers dehumidifier is typically a household appliance that reduces the level of humidity in the air and these can guard against mold and other allergens.















4 comments:

fer said...

Very good advice. I sometimes overlook the importance of keeping your home properly, I think I might need a humidifier thanks!
Happy new year!

Muhammad khabbab said...

Well that sure is very helpful indeed. I keep my orchids in washroom during winter to provide humidity :)

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