Home Improvement Blog California February Archive

For those who live in cooler areas, increasing humidity levels in the home can also increase one’s comfort levels. Indoor humidity levels in the winter should be around 30 to 40%, as winter air holds moisture, and when it is heated indoors, it becomes dryer, which then causes skin irritation, sinus attacks, and dry eyes. Using a humidifier can also be of benefit by doing the following:

1. Relieving dry sinuses
2. Reducing the possibility of winter infection by keeping the mucous membranes moist
3. Reducing static electricity shocks
4. Preventing valuables and furniture from cracking and warping

Read more: Stay Comfortable This Winter With a Humidifier [click]