Actions to Control Relative Humidity

HZG recommends the following EASY actions to control moisture in the home.

To ADD moisture (if the air is dry)...
* Cook without lids; do not use stove exhaust fan
* Place bowls of water throughout the home
* Use exhaust fans only as long as necessary
* Add plants
* Hang clothes / towels to dry in the house
* Use a humidifier cautiously

To REMOVE moisture (if the air is wet)...
* Control basement moisture
* Cook with lids on pots and pans
* Take shorter showers
* Seal off laundry room
* Dry clothes outside
* Water plants less
* Move plants outdoors in the summer months
* Cover fish tanks
* Open windows, a crack at top and bottom when air outside has low relative humidity
* Use exhaust and ventilating fans to remove moisture
* Use a dehumidifier
* Use an air conditioner

These are all EASY things to do to aid in controlling the relative humidity in your home.

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