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Humidifiers are often used when indoor air is dry. However, in some cases, they can promote mold growth. In this article, we’ll show you how to avoid this health risk.
Humidifiers—How to Prevent Mold
Humidifiers are especially popular during the cold season to counteract dry air from heating systems.
- The problem is that using certain devices can quickly cause the humidity in the room to become too high. High humidity can then, under certain circumstances, promote the growth of mold.
- A truly healthy indoor climate is achieved when the humidity is between 40 and 50 percent. However, depending on the device you use to humidify the air, the humidity can quickly exceed this level.
- This happens very easily when using ultrasonic humidifiers.
- Less dangerous are simple evaporators—for example, small water containers that you hang on the radiator. These devices release significantly less moisture.
- In addition, many humidifiers themselves are ideal breeding grounds for germs and mold. Even regular cleaning of the devices does nothing to change this fact.
- The best way to humidify the air, even in winter, is to ventilate regularly and properly.
- This way, you ensure a healthy indoor climate and also save money on humidifiers.
