The humidity of your house can be measured with a hygrometer. The hygrometer measures the humidity of an atmosphere according to the EPA-approved measurement relative humidity (RH). If the
If you have mold growing in your house, there are several steps you can take to stop and prevent future growth. Effectively using a dehumidifier can quickly halt more mold growth. It is likely that the area that the mold is growing in is . When the dehumidifier removes the humidity from the air, the relative humidity (RH) of the place where the mold was growing will decrease down to healthier levels like 50-60%. After approximately a week or so of keeping the humidity under 60%, no new mold will have grown since the area was moisture-deprived and everything will air out. Additionally with the removed humidity, it will be easier to breathe than before in that area.
Taking care of your humidifier and dehumidifier is essential to preventing mold growth in your house. If your humidifier is dysfunctional, it will not be able to add humidity to your house when it’s too dry. Also, if your dehumidifier isn’t functional, it won’t be able to remove moisture from the air. An overlooked aspect of dehumidifier maintenance is removing the mold from the dehumidifier. When a dehumidifier is removing moisture, mold may get trapped within it. It’s important to make sure to remove any mold or residue from the dehumidifier after use to preserve its functionality. If your current humidifier and dehumidifier aren’t working properly, replacement might be necessary. Talk to our Indoor Air Quality experts today and see if your home has healthy humidity levels. If you would like more information, you can reach Geiler’s Indoor Air Quality experts at 513-574-0025.