The benefits of humidity
The right humidity level helps against dry skin, lips and eyes.
In combination with the right temperature, the right level of humidity can slow down the skin's aging process. It also has a strong influence on the spread of viruses, bacteria and other harmful particles in the air.
Research shows that a humidity of >65% is recommended to significantly reduce the chance of spreading viruses (including COVID-19) and bacteria.
Good humidity also ensures house plants grow better and dry out less quickly. At higher humidity levels, furniture and floors also deform less.
Dry winter months
In the colder months of the year, indoor humidity is often much lower than 40% because the air is heated by central heating or stoves.
As temperature increases, relative humidity decreases, resulting in a dry, often unpleasant indoor air climate.
Reduce dust particles
Dust is a collective name for all kinds of tiny particles, such as skin flakes, pieces of textiles, hair and house dust mites.
These particles can start moving with a bit of wind and float around the room for hours. Dust can lead to irritated airways, allergic reactions and damage to (electronic) equipment.
Air purification is an effective way to reduce the number of dust particles in a room, but the humidity level also influences the amount of dust.
With higher humidity, the dust particles bind to the water droplets, causing them to fall to the ground more quickly.
Therefore, good humidity helps to prevent dusty rooms!