Night sleep
How good is your night's sleep?
The bedroom is one of the rooms that most often has a poor indoor climate. This is because, as humans, we release around 2 litres of fluid a day and spend around 7-8 litres a day in the bedroom. The moisture is released when we exhale and we sweat. In addition, many people want their bedrooms to be cold, which can contribute to further condensation, even when warmer air from other rooms enters the bedroom.
Our exhaled air contains CO2 and if the CO2 level gets too high, it will deteriorate the air quality, which can cause feelings of poor sleep, headaches and fatigue. When the bedroom door is closed at night and CO2 is exhaled from 1 or more people, CO2 levels rise rapidly.
Why is too much moisture in the home harmful?
Moisture in the home is not in itself harmful to the health of the occupants, but it is important to get rid of it as mould and dust mites are dependent on moisture. For allergy sufferers and asthmatics, this can mean a worsening of their symptoms and illness.
Indicators of a poor indoor climate in the bedroom
- More than 2 cm of moisture on the window panes during the cold periods of the year and moisture on the windowsill
- Mould growth
- Wallpaper that peels and/or bulges
- Bad odour
- Waking up with a headache
- The feeling of poor sleep when you wake up in the morning
PPM
How is indoor climate defined based on PPM level?
- At a PPM level of less than 1,000, the indoor climate is characterised as good.
- At a PPM level between 1,000 - 2,000, the indoor climate is labelled as poor.
- At a PPM level above 2,000, the indoor climate is labelled as very poor.
Tips and tricks
Tips for a good indoor climate in the bedroom
- Ventilate with a draught 3 times a day for at least 5 minutes. Alternatively, a ventilation solution can be installed.
- Don't make the bed right away. Wait until it's cold, as heat and moisture provide good living conditions for dust mites.
- Keep the bedroom door open at night
- Invest in an indoor climate meter that can measure the room's PPM level, among other things. If it's over 1000, you need to ventilate. Alternatively, consider investing in an indoor climate solution
- Make sure the minimum temperature is 18 degrees and preferably 20 degrees.
- Keep valves in doors, windows and/or walls open
- Air duvets and pillows every 14 days. Shake them thoroughly and let them dry in the sun
Sources: Bolius, Realdania and CISBO
Solution
Consider investing in a ventilation solution
To get rid of particles and moisture in your home, a ventilation system can be the solution. DUKA One is a ventilation solution that ventilates the room 24 hours a day. For 70 seconds, the system sucks out stale and moist air, storing heat in the unit's ceramic core. After 70 seconds, the system's motor reverses and blows in fresh air, which is heated by the ceramic core. This constantly changes the air, ventilating away particles and moisture and saving on heating bills as the heat in the home is recycled. DUKA One is mounted directly in the outer wall and can be installed wherever there is a need for ventilation.
More information
Here you can read more about each model and find the solution that suits you best.
