Control humidity in house to combat hay fever

High humidity causes dust mites to multiply quickly and can cause mold to grow. Our dehumidifiers can lower humidity levels to reduce growth of dust mites and mold. Keep an eye on the humidity level in your home with our digital humidity gauges. Knowing when the humidity level is high makes it easier for you to know when you need to take extra steps to combat growth in dust mites and mold.

Moisture control techniques

Manage water outside the foundation walls; the ground the homes foundation should be graded to slope down and away from the house linear foot to drain surface water away from the house. Water from down spouts should be directed away from the house, discharging at least a few feet from the foundation. Manage water inside the foundation walls and in the basement or crawl space floor. If the basement or crawl space has a dirt floor, cover it with 6 mil poly, overlapping edges by at least 12 inches. Seal any cracks or joints in the foundation wall or slab with an electrometric caulk. Use construction techniques to control water, air movement, vapor diffusion, and condensation. Use construction methods and materials which promote the drying of building assemblies.

It is important that the roof and flashing details and construction effectively keep water out of the house. It is also important that the roof and attic design addresses the issue of moisture in the form of water vapor to avoid condensation in building cavities. Ensure the home is properly ventilated, with at least exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen and preferably a mechanical ventilation system designed to ventilate the entire house. By air-sealing and using energy-efficient construction, uncontrolled air leakage is greatly reduced, a more controlled indoor environment is created, and moisture can be maintained at acceptable levels without the use of a humidifier. Humidifiers require maintenance to avoid becoming breeding grounds for biological contaminants.

Keep away hay fever

Humidity is one of the reasons for hay fever attacking. Hay fever can be avoided using other remedies like closing the windows at night, performing yoga, taking regular exercises, drinking herbal teas, cleaning drainage system, keeping house clean, etc. Avoid things that causes hay fever, so avoid humidity and remain hay fever free.

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