Moisture in Your Home
Too Wet?
Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air and promotes mold growth and dust mite population growth. These can set off allergic sensitivity and can trigger asthma. While you can’t see or feel these things, they live where people are: table surfaces, carpet, pillows and mattresses. They are dependent on warm temperatures and high humidity to grow.
High humidity and your environment.
High humidity can wreak havoc in your home. In warmer climates, it draws pests. Condensation provides pests with the water they need. High humidity levels can be especially bad for your home (such as causing dry rot of the structure) if it was not built with adequate vapor barriers.
Too Dry?
It’s not good to allow the air inside your house get too dry. Skin irritation and difficulty breathing are among common problems that develop when indoor humidity is too low. Too dry inside is typically an issue when living in an older house (perhaps heated with wood) that is not as tightly sealed as new houses. Stashluk recommends adding some humidity whenever you can. Running a humidifier always helps.
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