Humidifier: prevent mold - how it works

Humidifiers are often used for dry indoor air. However, in some cases, these favor the formation of mold. In this article, we show you how to avoid this health risk.

Humidifiers - this is how you prevent mold

Humidifiers are particularly popular in the cold season to counteract dry heating air.

• The problem with this is that the use of some devices quickly increases the air humidity in the room. A high level of humidity may then promote the spread of mold.
• A really healthy indoor climate is when the air humidity is between 40 and 50 percent. Depending on the device you use for air humidification, however, the air humidity can quickly exceed this value.
• This happens very easily when using ultrasonic nebulizers.
• Simple evaporators, for example small water containers that you hang on the heater, are less dangerous. These devices emit significantly less moisture.
• In addition, many humidifiers are ideal breeding grounds for germs and molds. Regular cleaning of the devices does not change the fact.
• The best type of air humidification even in winter is regular and correct ventilation.
• In this way you ensure a healthy indoor climate and also save money on the devices for air humidification.

Cool cellars are particularly susceptible to mold. For this reason, in our next post we will show you how to properly ventilate your basement and prevent mold.