Homes with humidity levels above 50% allow mold, dust mites, bacteria and viruses to thrive. High humidity also increases the rate at whichVOCsare released into the air. Mold is considered by the EPA to be the “greatest threat to the indoor environment”. ...
Focuses on the importance of maintaining indoor air quality in winter. Steps to maintain indoor air quality; Problems associated with the indoor air quality in winter and solutions; Importance of humidity and health; Indoor air quality and comfort issues. I...
Choosing healthy cabinetry has several benefits, including: Better Indoor Air Quality: Healthy cabinetry options are free of harmful chemicals and toxins, which can improve indoor air quality and reduce the risk of respiratory issues. Improved Health: Exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins can lead ...
Humidity, humidity, humidity. I live in a very cold Canadian climate in the winter where it can get very dry. In the summer, my nails grow like weeds and I have to constantly file them down to keep them under control, but in the winter, I have to use a warm steam humidifier to ke...
A healthy indoor environment vs. negative pressure: when it comes to controlling humidity and minimizing the risk of mold, geography influences the strategy, and building pressure control is one area to focus on. See what one firm did to help a Louisiana hospital that was feeling the pressure ...
Sometimes it IS about the Heat and Humidity Posted inHealthy People, taggedhealth,healthy choices,Healthy Living,heat safety,physical activity,Wellnesson June 20, 2024|Leave a Comment » Most of us have heard the old saying, “It’s not about the heat, it’s about the humidity”. In som...
Hc Room relative humidity [%] Tr Indoor radiant temperature [°C] Tb Bed microclimate temperature [°C] CO2 Carbon dioxide concentration around the head area [ppm] Lx Illuminance around the head area [lx] OT Operative temperature [°C] In this study, because the bedroom shapes and window pr...
There’s more to indoor climate than just temperature, although it is of course important that we stay comfortable whatever the weather and season. The level of humidity, for example, can lead to respiratory problems if it’s too high, or disturb our sleep and cause skin problems if it’s...
You may have noticed that around mid-January, winter starts to show off: icy temperatures and impromptu snow storms, coupled with blasting heat and dry indoor air everywhere you go—it’s no wonder that we are in the thick of cold and flu season. Editorial Introducing our Newest Sponsored...
Ideal Humidity Levels Humidity is the amount ofwater vaporin the air. The amount of humidity varies depending on the season, weather and where you live. Generally, humidity levels are higher in the summer and lower during winter months. Ideally, humidity in your home should be between 30 and...