The optimal indoor humidity level for the average home typically lies between 30 and 50%.
Yet in many homes across the country, the indoor humidity level falls in a range between 60 to 70% — and that’s when things start to get uncomfortable for the people living in a home.
When your indoor humidity is too high, you’ll feel hotter. The air will feel wet, and many people experience sleep disturbances — and, to make things even worse, high humidity can lead to mold and mildew spores multiplying within your home, threatening your family’s health in a big way.
It’s clear that too much humidity inside the home is never enjoyable. But when it comes to actually reducing your indoor humidity, the answers might not be as clear. To make things simpler, we’ve compiled this simple list of 3 natural ways to lower humidity in your home:
Check your air conditioning for signs it needs air conditioning repair
If your home’s humidity levels are too high, it might mean your air conditioning system has leaking pipes that are allowing moisture to enter the air — or these pipes could be producing too much condensation. Either way, it’s a good idea to at least have the system checked out by an air conditioning repair specialist. A simple, cheap way to insulate pipes and prevent condensation is to wrap a pool noodle around them.
Increase ventilation and airflow
Increasing the amount of ventilation in your home will allow fresh air to circulate in, cutting down on humidity. Additionally, using fans to encourage airflow throughout the rooms of your home will help moisture in the air evaporate more quickly.
Take shorter showers
Even making small changes like reducing your time in the shower every day can significantly cut down on your home’s humidity! By shortening your showers and taking other steps like line-drying your clean clothes outdoors, you can reduce the amount of moisture present in your home’s air.
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