why are things dirtier/appear dirtier in more humid areas?

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recently moved from dry Colorado to humid southern coastal California and outdoor chairs seem to get dirtier faster, especially after overnight/early morning dew. having to clean the house bathrooms more frequently since shower steam is somehow making the counters appear dirty. Is it just my perception or is this a thing? notice it more with bathroom areas so wondering if it’s the humidity. any suggestions to combat this?

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Throw a hand full of dirt against a dry surface. Now throw a hand full of dirt at a wet surface. Solids “stick” to wet stuff due to surface tension of the water, evem on a microscopic level.

In the case of outdoors, that applies to car fumes especially.

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