Humidity is important and often overlooked when curating a healthy home.
It’s winter, the air is dry, and your skin and respiratory system are begging for some relief. If a humidifier isn't within your budget right now, or you already have one and you just need a bit more moisture in your home, here are some DIY options to help you increase the humidity in your living space.
Add house plants.
Not only are they gorgeous to look at, but they will also help moisten the air — and freshen it up too. There's a process called transpiration where the water in a plant evaporates back into the air through its leaves.Use your drying rack for clothes
Not only are you saving energy but you are also humidifying your place at the same time by using a drying rack for your clothing. Let your damp clothes help moisten the air.Leave a glass of water out
It can be as simple as leaving a glass of water out where your space feels dry. Slowly but surely the water will evaporate and slightly moisturize the air. You can also boil water too and leave it in the pot - that works great as well.Shower with the door open
This one might be difficult if you don't live alone, but if you can, showering with the door wide open is a great way to let all that steam flow through your house. Remember to always run a fan after showering though since bathrooms are prone to mild.Wait a little while before you drain your bathwater
Similar to your shower, and leaving a glass of water out, your bathtub can also give off a lot of steam. When you are done with your bath, wait for it to drain and allow the water to sit cool and the bathroom door wide open. That way, some of it can evaporate to other parts of your area.Place your water glass near a sunny window
You can try this trick with glasses or a bowl of water. Find a sunny window sill that will easily warm a cup or bowl, place water on the sill. The sun will evaporate the water, adding some moisture into the room.Open up your dishwasher
Most dishwashers include a dry cycle at the end of the washing process. All that dishwasher steam could be used to humidify the air! Just open up your machine once you notice it's begun the drying portion of the cycle. Voila!
