addition to your Free mattress
Allergen test we will also check
your room for temperature and humidity levels. Humidity is a very important
factor in the fight against dust mites.
What is Humidity?
In simple terms, humidity is a measure of how much moisture is in the air.
The most commonly used term for humidity is Relative Humidity. The level of moisture in the air
is influenced by the availability of moisture 'to the air'. On a cold damp
day, the relative humidity may be 90%RH. On a hot dry day the RH% may be
In the days when houses were poorly insulated, the excess moisture easily
escaped from the home. Today, the double-glazing and draught proofing that
keep our homes much better insulated also traps in the excess moisture we
generate. Labour saving appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines
and tumble dryers also contribute to excess moisture in the home, which in
turn leads to condensation and humidity problems.
All air contains moisture and this is only natural, however, there can be
too much. Especially in winter when moisture has been added through our
day-to-day activities, such as boiling a kettle, drying clothes, showering
and even breathing.
A typical family adds as much as 20 pints (11 Litres) of excess moisture
to the air every day
Damaging to your Health...
Humidity can aggravate conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism. High
more house dust-mite activity,
which increases the risk of asthma and allergies.
that if the humidity is too low (20-25%), it can irritate the sinuses and