How to measure the humidity in the room?

The air we breathe is one of the main factors that affect our health. In this article we will talk about how to measure the humidity in the room so that you can always remain in good health and feel cheerful, comfortable and full of energy.

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Optimal air humidity in the apartment

Comfortable for the whole body air should have a humidity that is within 45%.But for each room this parameter can fluctuate in permissible norms:

• Cabinet and library - 40-45%.
• Dining room, bathroom, kitchen and living room - 40-60%.
• Adult bedroom - 40-50%.
• Children's room - 45-60%.

It is difficult to save the humidity parameter for the required values, because it is affected by:

• changing seasons;
• weather change;
• work of heating appliances and air conditioning;
• features of materials used for interior and facade decoration.

Therefore, you need to know how to measure the humidity in the room in order to maintain the optimum mode.

Important! These factors can reduce the level of air humidity by at least 20%.

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Hazardous humidity

Visible sign of disturbance of humidity level in its big side in the room is misted "crying" windows. Things acquire excessive dampness, an unpleasant musty smell appears, mold begins to develop in the corners.

As is known, mold fungus is unsafe for human health microorganism. It can provoke serious diseases:

• Allergies that go into asthma.
• Decreased immunity.
• Diathesis in infants.
• Frequent headaches.
• Rapid development of cancer cells.
• Otitis.
• Bronchitis.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system.

And this is only the beginning of the list of those terrible health disorders, which may entail increased air humidity. Therefore, one must be able to determine the humidity of the air in the home to avoid such problems.

Important! The process of recovery with air humidity above 60% takes a long time and is inadequate.

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Dry Air Hazard

The problem of dry air is particularly relevant in the hot season, when the ambient temperature rises significantly. This leads to the fact that dust, plant pollen, animal hair and other allergens move easily around the rooms and do not settle on furniture. Thus, it is easier for them to get into the human body through the respiratory tract and cause a serious reaction. This is especially dangerous for young children.

Important! If there is a long time in the room with dry air, moisture evaporates from the skin. This leads to a cooling of the body.

In addition, dry air causes drying of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, which causes the organs to become vulnerable to the action of microbes. Working in a room with dry air is difficult, even very efficient person, because the body quickly gets tired. A person is constantly feeling drowsy. Increased static electricity is also a characteristic phenomenon in such premises.

Important! Pediatricians claim that dry air is the cause of changes in normal kidney function and the development of dysbiosis, even in healthy children .

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How to determine the humidity in the apartment?

If the air in your apartment is excessively wet or on the contrary - dry, then it is necessary to apply some measures to establish its optimum level. But first you need to learn how to determine the humidity in the home. There are several ways for this.

Hygrometer

Using this device is the simplest and right option. Choosing a hygrometer, you should pay attention to its accuracy. The deviation of the measurement should not be more than 1%.

Important! Such devices in the modern market are multifunctional devices. In addition to moisture measurement, they can show temperature, pressure, hours and other data.

Glass cup

This method is not accurate, but if necessary will help to understand the moisture values. Necessary items for the implementation of this task are certainly in the arsenal of each hostess.

Procedure:

1. Fill the glass vessel with cold water.
2. Cool the contents of the glass to 3-5 degrees.
3. Place the vessel in a room away from the heating devices, and analyze the result.

Evaluation of result:

• The walls of the vessel became misty, but after about 10 minutes they became dry. This result indicates an extremely low level of humidity.
• The swollen walls of the glass, even after 5-10 minutes, do not dry out and the drops drip into the glass. Such indicators indicate a high humidity.
• The condensate formed on the walls of the glass container did not evaporate, but it did not trickle down in large drops. A similar effect indicates that moisture in the air is within normal limits.

Thermometer

The measurement of air humidity by a thermometer is carried out according to the principle of the psychrometer.

Procedure:

1. First you need to measure the air temperature using a standard mercury thermometer. Record the testimony.
2. Wrap the head of the device with wet cotton wool or gauze and after 10 minutes, evaluate the thermometer.
3. Subtract the number of "wet" indicator from the temperature of the "dry" thermometer.
4. Find the resulting difference by the values ​​of the special psychometric table of Assmann, by determining the humidity level of the room you need.

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How to increase the humidity?

Knowing how to check the humidity in the apartment, you will see, let it be and not an accurate, but approximate picture of the real situation. Due to this, you can take the following measures to saturate it with moisture.

Air humidifier

Typically, these devices are designed to work in rooms up to 150 square meters. The principle of its operation is as follows: water is poured into a special reservoir to a certain level. When the humidifier is in operation, the water evaporates and saturates its molecules with air.

Humidifiers are of three types.

Traditional type

The mechanical humidifier fulfills its mission with the help of a built-in fan. It drives air through a special container of water, so that the air is cleared of dust and saturated with moisture.

Important! A significant drawback of such a device is the high noise level at work and the limited possibility of humidification. A traditional humidifier is capable of raising air humidity to only 60%.

Steam type

The similar device works the same as the kettle. The water boils and comes out as a vapor. Some models have special nozzles for inhalation. Thus, the device can be used not only to increase air humidity, but also to treat respiratory tract.

Important! A steam humidifier can increase the humidity of the air to more than 60%.

Disadvantages:

• Hot steam, the temperature of which reaches 60 degrees, can cause, if the safety rules are not respected, damage to the human skin and the surface of nearby objects.
• High noise level during operation.
• Enough power consumption.

Ultrasonic type

The similar device, thanks to the built-in special membrane, turns water into steam. It is less noisy than mechanical and steam humidifiers. The presence of the function of heating water contributes to the effective control of microbes in the air.

Only works on distilled water or with special cleaning cartridges for cleaning and softening liquids. The latter should be regularly changed.

Important! When choosing a humidifier, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the room. Otherwise, its use can lead to excessive moisture.

Popular ways to increase the humidity

In the absence of an air humidifier, you can use simple folk methods not only to determine the humidity in the room at home, but also to correct the situation.

In this case, the following measures are suitable:

• The easiest way is to place on the battery a wet towel or sheet. When the tissue is heated, the water from it will begin to evaporate. After the towel has dried, it should be wet again.
• The analog of the first method is the placement of water tanks on heating devices. It will be necessary to fill the water inside the container every few days.
• You can place containers with water on furniture items, for example on a cabinet. With this method, the water evaporates not so quickly as on the battery, but still, the humidity rises.

Important! Aquarium with fish also has a beneficial effect on humidity, like any other container with water.

• For the next method, you will need a bowl of water and a bandage. Putting a cup of water near the battery, one end of the bandage should be placed in the water, and the other - secured to the heating element. The water will constantly rise up the thread of the bandage upwards and with the help of the heat emanating from the battery evaporate into the air.
• If the air is too dry, drying the laundry washed indoors can moisten it.
• The presence of a large number of indoor plants has a beneficial effect on the normalization of air humidity.
• After the shower, leave the door open in the bathroom. Thus, you will get rid of excess moisture in the bathroom and saturate the air of other rooms.

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How to lower the humidity?

If the rooms have a high level of humidity, then you should do the dehumidification.

Dehumidifier

Efficiently and quickly removes excess moisture from the air a special device. It drives air through the "evaporator", where, due to the difference in temperature, moisture turns into a condensate. Drops of water flow into a specially designed container. The air warms up again and returns to the room.

Important! Buying a similar unit, you should pay attention to its performance, which is measured by the number of liters per day.

The desiccant for household needs can absorb from 12 to 300 liters of water per day and is of two types: portable and stationary:

1. The first version of the device can be transferred from one room to another.
2. The second one can not be moved to another room, as it is mounted on the wall.

Important! Dehumidifiers can be used even in cold rooms. The hoarfrost formed during the work is automatically removed. When the reservoir with water is completely filled and untimely emptied, the dehumidifier is automatically shut off.

Moisture Absorber

This device is very convenient to use in small rooms. A special tablet that enters the device adsorbs water from the air. It is calculated mainly for an area of ​​up to 20 square meters.

Important! The main disadvantage of the absorber is the need for frequent changes in the tablet.

As a rule, such a device is used in case of high humidity during a certain season.

Important! The absorber is very convenient to use, it does not make noise during operation, it has compact dimensions and a good price.

Popular methods of lowering the humidity

In order not to spend money on the purchase of special devices, and if the issue of high humidity is not critical, one can use one of the simple methods available to all:

• Regular airing, even in rainy weather, helps to reduce the amount of moisture in the room air. The more airing, the more air is dried.
• Contact with sunlight through uninstalled windows helps to dry the room.
• In rooms where ventilation is not possible, for example in a toilet or bathroom, you must get rid of the increased moisture extractor. However, they often do not cope with a heavy load. Comes to the rescue installation of the exhaust fan.

In addition, household appliances that can be used for other purposes can also help.

• The oil cooler with built-in fan can save the air of a small room from excess moisture.
• Modern air conditioners regulate not only the air temperature in the room, but also the humidity level.

Important! It is interesting that the air temperature and its humidity are important not only for humans:

• houseplants also need a certain moisture value - from 40 to 70%;
• household appliances and electronics are well preserved at a humidity of 45-60%;
• antiques, furniture and books - at 40-60% humidity.

Take this seriously to the problem of over-dried or too humid air. If there are problems with this, then it is necessary to solve them quickly, because they can result in, at least, poor state of health.