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Under humid conditions, a clammy, sticky feeling can creep into your home and make already moist spaces such as bathroom and laundry room damper. A home between 30-50% humidity is ideal (higher in the summer and lower in the winter). When humidity creeps above 50%, your house can become susceptible to growth for mold, mildew, dust mites, and other critters that can be harmful to your health. If your humidity levels are too low, it can cause all kinds of issues ranging from static cling to more sick days. A dehumidifier removes excess water from your environment, preventing mold, mildew, and other issues that can harm your health — or your home. Most dehumidifiers draw humid air in through an inlet using an internal compressor and fan. The air goes…

Carpets provide an elegant look and feel to your house and help maintain cleanliness on the floor. However, rugs have a short shelf-life, and not maintaining them properly will reduce their longevity. Wet carpets can trap dirt particles in the fibers and are challenging to clean; whether you're managing the consequences of a flood or leaky pipe, coping with a soaked carpet is no laughing matter. A damp rug generates a foul smell that can last for months, worse it can breed molds and mildew, resulting in severe damage to the property and personnel. How to Determine If the Carpet is Wet? Sometimes appearance does lie; it is not necessary that a wet carpet will appear moist outright. You may have some old moisture trapped below the rug's surface, or…

Indoor pool or spa provides a place to relax, exercise, and entertain guests. While incredibly enjoyable, these places require special maintenance and care, failing, which can lead to an indoor environment that is unclean, uncomfortable, and unhealthy. Indoor swimming pools are usually heated to be used throughout the year. When a pool or spa water gets heated to maintain a comfortable temperature, it generates large amounts of water vapor. For example, a 4 square meter spa dissipates approximately 6 liters of water per hour, equivalent to 20 people having an intense sporting activity, such as dancing or cycling. This increases the relative humidity level in the air, which can sometimes reach as high as 80% or even 90%. Besides high humidity levels, you may also find water puddles on the…