Adults take around 23,000 breaths a day. Do you know if the quality of the air you’re breathing is good? As spring approaches, it’s an ideal time to review your home’s indoor air quality. We still have a lot of cool days coming up and colder air absorbs less moisture. This dry air is not only uncomfortable, but it can impact your health and your residence.
Low Humidity Increases Your Chances of Getting Sick
That you attain a cold because it’s cold outside is an old wives’ tale… but there is some truth to it. As we said, cold air is drier and dry air can result in some health problems. The mucous membranes in your nose and sinuses dry out when humidity is low, so they are unable to do their job of filtering out germs. This increases the possibility of your family getting a cold, the flu or another infection.
Dry Air Damages Your Skin
In the Litchfield Park winter, you may notice your skin seems dry and itchy. Lack of humidity is the issue. Lotion can help to treat the symptoms, but an investment in a whole-home humidifier could fix the actual issue.
Damages to Your Home
The lower amounts of moisture in your home’s air can also affect the wood around your home—baseboards, floors, furniture—because the air pulls moisture from these items. You could even see cracks in the walls and floors.
Checking for Dry Air
While itchy skin and a perpetual cold are signs that your indoor air is too dry, there are some other symptoms to look for as well:
- A rise in in static electricity
- Cracks in your home’s flooring
- Gaps in your home’s trim and molding
- Peeling wallpaper
Any of these problems indicate that it’s probably time to take a look at your indoor air quality. We’re happy to help! Call our indoor air professionals at Cooler Tymes LLC. You can reach us at 623-208-6444, or schedule an appointment with us online.