3 Reasons why Humidity Really Matters

3 Reasons Why Humidity Really Matters



1. THE PROBLEM: SHRINKING, GAPPING, CUPPING AND BUCKLING AND CHECKING HARDWOOD FLOORING. By giving a homeowner a hygrometer and explaining the importance of monitoring their humidity, you can eliminate or reducing hardwood flooring service calls related to humidity issues. The single biggest problem related to hardwood flooring after installation is moisture issues. Either there was too little or too much humidity in the home. By giving a SAVE YOUR FLOOR hygrometer to your customer, they can see for themselves the humidity levels and prevent the problem in the first place.

2. THE PROBLEM: 23 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE ASTHMA AND 20% OF THE POPULATION HAS ALLERGIC RHINITIS (HAY FEVER). In the home, the number 1 trigger for Asthma and Hay Fever attacks is Dust Mites. Dust mites are a microscopic type of insect that lives in bedding, sofas, carpet and any woven material. Dust Mites do not bite and do not cause harm to humans other than triggering Asthma Attacks and Hay Fever. They cannot drink water. The only way they can survive is by absorbing the water through their skin. Scientists have determined that Dust Mites need humidity levels at 55% and greater to survive and thrive. By giving a SAVE YOUR FLOOR hygrometer to your customer, you now enable them to monitor the humidity level in their home and thereby help them to eliminate the problem of Dust Mites and thereby help them create a safer indoor home environment.

3. THE PROBLEM: MOLD AND MOLD SPORES CAN BE FOUND ALMOST ANYWHERE AND THEY CAN GROW ON VIRTUALLY ANY ORGANIC SUBSTANCE AS LONG AS MOISTURE AND OXYGEN ARE PRESENT. There are 4 factors needed for mold growth. Temperature, Light, Moisture/ Humidity and Organic matter. The EPA teach in their mold course that the most important factor influencing mold growth is Moisture/Humidity/Water. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture/humidity problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. It is impossible to eliminate all molds and mold spores in the indoor environment. HOWEVER, MOLD GROWTH CAN BE CONTROLLED INDOORS BY CONTROLLING MOISTURE/HUMIDITY LEVELS INDOORS. MOLD GROWTH DOES NOT REQUIRE THE PRESENCE OF STANDING WATER; IT CAN OCCUR WHEN THERE IS A HIGH RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVEL. THE EPA RECOMMENDS KEEPING INDOOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY TO BELOW 60% - IDEALLY BETWEEN 30% AND 50% IF POSSIBLE. By giving a SAVE YOUR FLOOR hygrometer to your customer, you now enable them to monitor the humidity level in their home and thereby help them to eliminate mold issues and create a safer indoor home environment.