Prima Klima: What to do with dry heating air?

The relative humidity should be between 40 and 60 percent. If it is too high, mold can form quickly. If it is too low, on the other hand, you will quickly feel uncomfortable.

Die optimale Luftfeuchtigkeit liegt zwischen 40 und 60 Prozent© iStock
The optimum humidity is between 40 and 60 percent

This is because the dust breaks down into smaller particles and irritates the mucous membranes. In this case, humidifiers can help. There are some that work with ultrasound, others that vaporize water, models made of porous ceramic and the classics that you hang on the radiator.

No matter which you choose: Clean the device regularly and refill with fresh water to ensure that germs don't stand a chance.

Natural air fresheners

Houseplants not only make a home more comfortable, they can also improve the indoor climate by absorbing pollutants from carpets, walls or furniture. Green lily, fan palm, hemp, window leaf, Cyprus grass or miracle tree - they all release large quantities of water into the air through their leaf mass and thus increase the humidity.