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“Warm air holds much more
moisture than cold air,” says Dr.
Phyllis Adams-Bamcr, associate
professor of agricultural and
extension education. “When the
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such as bathing, cooking and
washing clothes. “If the humidity
in your house is too low, don’t run
an exhaust fan after each bath or
shower,” Adams-Bamer says.
Special products are available
to put water vapor into the home’s
heating system. “Reducing the
indoor temperature is another way
to increase the relative humidity
and increase your comfort,” she
says. “Portable humidifiers also
can do the job, depending on the
size of the home.”
It may be necessary to add
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