The hot, humid summer days of summer are almost here. While we all love these warm, sunny days, we could all do without the extreme humidity levels. High humidity is not only uncomfortable, but it can also damage your home. The moisture and condensation that is left from high humidity can create lasting damage to your home. Today we’re looking at how humidity affects your home.
Mold and Mildew
Once the water vapor from the humidity settles, mold and mildew will start to grow on surfaces. You can usually spot mildew in your house on things like a shower curtain or bathroom tiles. Mold in your home can be detected by its dark black or green coloring. Not only do the two affect your health, but they can also damage different parts of your home.
It seems that the walls of your home are mold and mildew’s favorite spots to appear. The fungi can start to eat away at your paint or wallpaper if not dealt with correctly. Look out for signs such as paint that is flaking or wallpaper that is beginning to curl at the ends.
Unfortunately, one of the most common building materials for furniture and floors is also affected. High humidity can target wood since the material will swell when exposed to excess moisture. If the humidity is not dealt with properly, stains and growths will start to appear on wood and can even lead to permanent damage.
Humidity Level to Prevent Mold
Now, before you start panicking and Googling ‘mildew in my house’ or ‘mold in my home,’ let’s go over some simple solutions to prevent mold and mildew from growing. The key is to regulate the humidity levels to prevent mold and mildew in your home. One way to do this is by creating proper ventilation in certain rooms in your home. Ventilation in rooms like the kitchen and laundry room is important because doing things like cooking and washing clothes can cause an excess of moisture. Cracking a window when performing these tasks or using a ventilation hood in the kitchen can be a great way to get rid of the humidity. Second, you should always use air conditioning on days that are particularly humid instead of opening all your windows. If this is not possible for you, a dehumidifier can also be a great option to filter out humidity and moisture.
Indoor Air Quality Products
Now that you know the signs of humidity damage and some tips on how to prevent it, let’s look at some products that will keep the air you breathe as clean as possible. If you want to take humidity damage prevention a step further, then Clay’s Climate Control has the home humidity prevention products just for you! Clay’s has everything from dehumidifiers to air purifiers to WiFi thermostats, all to make sure you, your family, and your home are as healthy as possible. Give the humidity experts at Clay’s Climate Control a call today at 609-916-1106 to get cleaner, healthier air!
