Why does my bedding feel damp

Mold spores can become an irritant and affect your breathing, they can even lodge in the mucous membrane of your lungs and cause serious issues. You are likely wondering how and why there is moisture under your mattress. The simple answer is that the moisture came from your body.

Everyone sweats in their sleep, some, more than others. It can occur as simply as naturally sweating in your sleep to being a sign of a serious health issue, but everyone emits some sweat in their sleep.

I have read how some people can sweat up to a pint or more during the course of an evening. If you sweat profusely you may want to consult a physician. But moisture under the bed, the accumulation of your sweat, is a serious but easily remedied issue.

You mentioned you had a memory foam mattress, and part of the issue is because you have a memory foam mattress. Some models and brands of memory foam mattresses and bed will sleep hotter than others, due to factor of construction and materials used. For example, most memory foam mattress brands are covered with plastic.

That is, polyester fabrics. These fabrics have fancy names such as microfiber, and other trade names, but they are made with plastic nonetheless. The problem with plastic fabrics is they are unable to absorb moisture and can lead to a hotter sleep surface. I highly recommend Waterloo Energy. Did a great geo installation for me, and both sales and installers knowledgeable, competent and helpful. Amazing service from start to finish, always a pleasure to work with a team that knows what their selling.

Contact Waterloo Energy Products, we are always happy to help! Cliff R. Ralph Davis. Katrina Sierra. Joanne Carr. Leanne Hyde. Carrie L. Gilbert Parkes. David Pegues. Mike Bolger. All rights reserved. Sitemap - Privacy. If you have a foam mattress, putting it on the floor can lead to mold beneath the mattress, and that can ultimately cause severe health issues.

Is a mattress ruined if it gets wet? Bacteria breeds quickly in a wet mattress and the bedding will quickly become unhealthy and stuffing inside will begin to decompose. A mattress that has been immersed in water may not be salvageable. However, if you are able to start drying the mattress immediately it's worth a try. Can a mattress get mold? Any Mattress can Develop Mold Whether you have an organic mattress or a memory foam one, there is a risk for mold growth.

Mold grows well in mattresses because mattresses contain foam. Inside the air pockets of the mattress, mold can hide and colonize. Getting rid of it is almost impossible. Does putting the heating on help damp? Being smart about your heating can also help prevent damp. Some people believe that the warmer their house is, the less likely it is to attract damp.

This isn't really true, especially if you're not ventilating it properly. How do you know if your room is damp? Some of the common signs of damp inside a house include: A damp and musty smell.

The appearance of mould or mildew on walls, floors or ceilings. Walls, floors or ceilings that feel cold or damp. Dark or discoloured patches on walls or plaster. Lifting or peeling wallpaper. Excessive condensation on windows. Will a dehumidifier get rid of damp?