Exceptional cold snap this week: why you should definitely not overheat your house ?

Vague de froid: pourquoi ne faut-il pas surchauffer la maison ?

With the cold outside, the temptation can be great to raise the thermostat by one, two or three degrees…hellip; Restrain yourself! Living in an overheated environment does not really seem compatible with a healthy interior.

The Ecological Transition Agency (Ademe) has established recommendations relating to the ideal temperatures for each room in the house or apartment. Beyond the health aspect, for her it is about reconciling energy savings and well-being. In a living room or office, opt for 19°C when the room is occupied. Otherwise, maintain at 16 to 17°. The bathroom: 22°C in the first case. 16 to 17°C in the second.

The temperature of the rooms is of particular importance. To facilitate sleep and preserve breathing, Ademe and the Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (InSV) recommend keeping the thermostat between 16°C and 18°C. In all cases, the temperature must not exceed 20°C.

Beyond that, the night may be less restorative. The hot atmosphere risks hindering the drop in your core temperature, which is conducive to falling asleep and hindering the proper sequence of sleep cycles.

Daily ventilation

Generally speaking, an overheated home tends to dry out the ambient air, which… hellip; also dries the mucous membranes! However, these form a natural barrier against pathogenic germs. Hence irritation of the throat and skin, not to mention possible headaches…hellip; Contact lens wearers may also suffer from eye irritation.

Finally, don't forget to ventilate thoroughly every day, for around ten minutes. Not only do you renew the indoor air, but you also eliminate dust mites which love overheated environments…