Don’t Let Humidity Turn Your Home Into A Swamp

Summer is well and truly here. When it’s a dry heat, it can be bad enough, but you’re at least able to swim in the pool, take a shower, and stay hydrated with ice chips to make it more manageable. When it’s humid, however, it can make it truly unbearable. It’s highly uncomfortable, it can make the home more prone to issues like mold, it can worsen skin conditions like rosacea, and it can even be dangerous to your health. As such, you need to make sure that you’re not just keeping your house cool, but managing its humidity as well.

Use A Humidifier 

A dehumidifier is a highly effective tool for controlling humidity levels in your home. It works by drawing moisture from the air, collecting it in a tank, or draining it away. Placing a dehumidifier in areas prone to high humidity, such as basements, bathrooms, or laundry rooms, can significantly reduce the moisture content in the air. Regularly emptying and cleaning the dehumidifier ensures it operates efficiently. For optimal results, choose a dehumidifier that matches the size of the room or area you need to dehumidify.

Seal Up The Home

Moisture in the air doesn’t come from nowhere. While condensation can build up inside the home, a lot of it comes from the outside, as well. Air leaks and gaps in the home will allow moisture from the outside to come in. You need to inspect your doors, windows, and perhaps even your roof to make sure that you find and close up these leaks before too long. In most cases, weather stripping and caulk will do the job, but you might want a professional to inspect the roof.

Improve Your Ventilation

There is a lot that you can do to make the home more comfortable and fight excessive moisture with the tips above but, in reality, the most effective approach is always going to be improving your HVAC. With the right HVAC team, you can make sure that your air conditioner is as efficient and effective as can be, and that your ventilation is clean and free from blockages. Additionally, opening windows and doors when weather permits can facilitate natural air circulation, helping to keep humidity levels in check.

Use The Right Materials

There are some fabrics and materials that can do a lot to absorb the excess moisture that’s in the air. Using things like silica gel packets, activated charcoal, or specific moisture absorbers, and placing them in enclosed spaces that are prone to getting especially humid, can do a lot to stop moisture levels from building up. There are also some plants that can help you manage moisture levels in the air, with peace lilies being a beautiful addition to the house on top of that. Plants tend to be more pet-friendly, too, but you have to take care to maintain them.

Humidity is more than just an annoyance in the summer. It can be detrimental to you and your home. Hopefully, the tips above help you keep it under control.