A good humidity level in the house is a good health for you and your family.
Indeed, if the humidity is too high, it promotes the development of microbes.
As a result, there is a greater risk of infections and allergies.
Conversely, if the humidity is too low, viruses spread more easily and you risk lung irritation.
So what is the ideal humidity level? The answer between 40 and 60% according to health experts . Explanations:
1. Get an indoor hygrometer like this.
2. Place it in your bedroom or in the room whose humidity level you want to measure.
3. Wait a few minutes and read the humidity level on the hygrometer.
4. If it is higher than 60% , open all windows for 15 min to let out moisture. In addition, you can use a dehumidifier.
5. If it is lower than 40% , get a humidifier and turn it on to increase the humidity.
There you go, you now know that the ideal humidity level in a home is between 40 and 60% :-)
This rate is valid in any room of the house:bedroom, bathroom, living room, office, basement and garage.
And especially the baby's room because newborns are even more sensitive!
This rate is the same whether in winter or summer.
Be aware that for people with fragile health, the ideal humidity level is rather between 45 and 55% in France.
- proliferation of microbes and mites, as well as molds and fungi
- leads to respiratory problems and allergies
- encourages overheating because the feeling of cold is stronger
- humidifies the walls and ceilings of the house
- prevents the laundry from drying out causing bad odors on the fabrics
- increases energy consumption by up to 30% due to stronger heating
- irritation of itchy eyes when waking up in the morning
- dry skin and lips
- irritations and problems of the respiratory tract
- increased susceptibility to viruses due to reduced immunity
- increased fatigue, difficulty concentrating and headaches
- dehydration due to higher and faster sweating
