How to Create the Ideal Humidity Levels in Your Bedroom This Autumn

Oct 1, 2024 | Bedroom Environment

Prepare for the winter months by keeping these helpful tips in mind to create the perfect cosy environment in your bedroom with the right temperature and humidity levels.

To keep things comfortable, the ideal bedroom humidity in winter should be 30% – 50%. When humidity levels are too low, this can lead to dry air. Cranking the heating up too high for too long can exacerbate this, leading to irritated nasal passages, sneezing, coughing, itchy throat, and possibly increased suffering from colds and other viruses.

Picture it like running an engine without the right lubricant – breathing in dry air can irritate your throat, triggering coughing fits or even gagging, making sleeping difficult.

Combat dry winter air by ensuring good ventilation throughout your home, especially in the bedroom. Try opening windows even during winter to let air circulate and moisture escape. You can also use humidifiers and keep houseplants, which not only add to the humidity level but also work as air purifiers. Don’t forget to open the bathroom door after showering to let the steam out and add moisture to the air.

On the other hand, high humidity can become an issue in the winter if you’re cranking up the heat and keeping doors and windows closed. Indoor drying of clothes and towels without a dehumidifier can also increase humidity levels, leading to problems like dampness, mould, and condensation – not ideal for a good night’s sleep.

If you notice the humidity level tips over 60%, consider using a dehumidifier to bring it down. And if high humidity is causing discomfort during sleep, switch to cotton bedding and nightwear.

First published 16.01.23, republished 01.10.24

 

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