Treating the air in your home should be #1 on your list of home improvements!
Frequent and longer outdoor heat waves can result in higher indoor temperatures. Too high temperature exacerbates the effects of insufficient humidity.
Maintaine humidity between 40% and 60% all year to decrease bacterial growth, virus spread, allergy and asthma symptoms and respiratory infections.
Fresh air not only alleviates allergies, it can also improve brain function and lower stress levels.
The air inside your home can be up to five times more polluted than the air outside.
Dry air absorbs moisture from your skin and everything else in your home. Dry air can increase your likelihood of getting colds, flu and other upper respiratory ailments. Viruses that cause colds and flue thrive in dry air. It can also make people more susceptible to infection and can aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms.
Dry air may also cause damage in your home. Along with static electric charges that could cause your electronics to need expensive repairs or replacements, it also causes walls, woodwork and hardwood floors to crack.