What to do if the air is dry in winter
Winter often feels very cold, so people like to stay indoors to keep warm to avoid being hit by the cold wind outside.
However, since winter also brings dry weather, the indoors will be drier. A dry environment will make it difficult for people to breathe and make them feel uncomfortable. How can we solve the problem of indoor dryness? 4 tips for you!
1. Raise plants
Green plants are natural humidifiers indoors and can regulate temperature and humidity. It is recommended to choose some plants that are small in size and can release oxygen at night, such as spider plants, aloe vera, sansevieria, etc. It is not advisable to place too many green plants in the bedroom. One or two pots are enough. You can often spray water on the plant leaves or raise some hydroponic plants.
2. Put a wet towel
Put a wet towel on the radiator, or place a basin of water under the radiator, and put a towel or highly absorbent cotton cloth on one end. In the water basin, place one end on the heater to evaporate the water vapor and increase the air humidity. Wiping the floor with a highly absorbent mop several times can have the same effect. It should be noted that placing items on the heater must not affect normal heating.
3. Use a humidifier
If the room is too dry, you can use a humidifier. It should be reminded that tap water generally contains chlorine. It is best not to inject it directly into the humidifier. You can use cool boiled water, purified water or distilled water.
To prevent fungi or bacteria growing on the inner wall of the humidifier from ejecting with steam, it is best to change the water every day and clean it thoroughly every two weeks; do not add disinfectants, vinegar, or essential oils to the water in the humidifier. etc., to prevent them from irritating the epithelial cells of the lungs and bronchial tubes after entering the human body. The on time should not be too long, it can be turned off in a few hours.
4. Put a basin of water in it
Some special groups, such as patients with arthritis and diabetes, should not use humidifiers and can use a basin of water instead. Before going to bed every night, you can place a basin of water in the bedroom to make the air warm. If the air in your home is too dry, you can also place a small basin of water on the radiator. It is best to change the water in the basin or bottle every day.
The above are some tips for dealing with dry indoor air. In fact, the things used are relatively common in daily life, and the threshold for use is not high.
It is true that dry air will make us feel slightly uncomfortable. It is very necessary to humidify in time using the above method. I hope you can get rid of the trouble of dry air and live a comfortable life all year round.