Biological Pollutants
Biological contaminants include bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, house dust mites, cockroaches, and pollen. They all need moisture to thrive. House dust mites, the source of one of the most powerful biological allergens, grow in damp, warm environments.
Dust mites are the most common allergen-producing organism found in homes. They live in carpets, upholstered furniture, bed pillows and mattresses. In a high relative humidity environment they thrive and reproduce, their appetite increases, and therefore their fecal matter, the source of the dominant dust mite allergen, increases. Ninety percent of the population that experiences any allergy-based symptoms reacts to dust mite allergen.
Some biological contaminants trigger allergic reactions, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis, allergic rhinitis, and some types of asthma.
Humidex substantially reduces the moisture levels depriving the biological contaminants the necessary nutrients to thrive and will diminish in time; thereby minimizing respiratory ailments.
“The Humidex has dramatically improved the environment in the units, lowering the humidity levels, reducing the mold activity, improving the air quality and the physical conditions of the apartments . . .” – Read more on our Professional Testimonials page!
Click here for a video of Dr. Marc Sicklick discussing the dangers of moisture and biological contaminants.
