Easy Ways to Lower Your Humidity
Run Exhaust Fans
Kitchen and bathroom fans help remove excess humidity, preventing mold growth. Running your exhaust fans when cooking or showering goes a long way in ridding the air of too much moisture.
Grow Plants That Absorb Moisture
Some plants, like English ivies and Boston ferns, improve the air quality in your home by removing carbon dioxide and adding more oxygen. In addition to this, plants like these are also effective in removing moisture from the air.
Take Shorter Showers
When you shower, a lot of moisture is released into the air. By decreasing the duration of your showers or even bumping the water temperature down, you can significantly reduce how much humidity is released into the air.
Replace Carpeting
If you plan to replace your home’s carpeting anytime soon, consider swapping it out for hard flooring. Carpets retain a significant amount of moisture, and replacing them with tile, laminate, or hardwood flooring can reduce how much humidity is in the air.
While humidity in the air is beneficial, too much of a good thing can quickly become a bad thing. Summers in
Edwardsville, IL, are typically very humid, and this can greatly impact indoor air quality.
When humidity levels exceed 55%, the air is more likely to harbor allergens like dust mites, mold, and mildew. This can lead to skin rashes, itchy eyes, and difficulty breathing. High humidity can also cause water stains on the walls or ceilings of your home, condensation on the windows, musty odors, and mold spore growth.
Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce the amount of moisture in your home’s air.
