Gary G. Lynch is vice chairman and global general counsel for Bank of America, responsible for overseeing the companyâs legal functions and its relationships with regulatory and law enforcement authorities around the world. Based in New York, he is a member of the bankâs executive management team.
Sometimes, humidity or dampness (water vapor) in the air can supply enough moisture for mold growth. Indoor relative humidity (RH) should be kept below 60 percent -- ideally between 30 percent and 50 percent, if possible. Low humidity may also discourage pests (such as cockroaches) and dust mites.
Mite populations, for example, flourish at 80% relative humidity but are minimized when the relative humidity is below 50%. Molds thrive in dark, damp and humid places, and are not only detrimental to a home but its human inhabitants and their pets as well.