Excess humidity in rooms can create serious problems, such as the formation of mold and bad odors. Here is a practical method to eliminate humidity with materials you find at home.
Humidity is one of the main causes of mold and deterioration of walls, especially in rooms that are less ventilated or more exposed to water. There are numerous devices on the market to control humidity, but they can have a high cost. Fortunately, you can create an effective DIY dehumidifier using just a few everyday materials. Let’s see how to make your own home dehumidifier with simple and natural methods.
Build a DIY dehumidifier with a bottle and some salt
When humidity in your home exceeds certain levels, a home solution is a great place to start. A simple and economical method to reduce humidity is to use a plastic bottle filled with coarse salt. Salt is a hygroscopic material, meaning it is capable of absorbing water present in the air, reducing the humidity rate in rooms. Making this DIY dehumidifier is easy and only requires a few steps.
Take a plastic bottle, cut off the top, and insert it backwards into the body of the bottle, with the neck facing down. Fill the top with coarse salt and place the bottle in an area of the room prone to humidity, such as near windows or in a cool corner. In this way, the salt will absorb the water present in the air, and when it becomes too humid, simply replace it to keep the dehumidifier efficient. This is an ideal solution for small spaces or rooms with limited humidity problems.
Other DIY ideas for eliminating humidity
If the humidity problem is more widespread, there are other DIY solutions that can help you reduce humidity and improve the air in your home. In addition to the plastic bottle, you can try several methods using materials you probably already have.
Perforated plastic containers
A practical and simple option to reduce humidity is to use plastic food containers, on which you will make small holes in the lid. Fill the containers with coarse salt, which, again, will absorb excess moisture. This method is very effective for medium-sized rooms or where humidity is moderate. Remember to change the salt when it gets too wet to continue to keep the humidity low.
Colander and basin: an alternative method
If you are looking for a simple but effective way to absorb moisture, you can use a colander and basin. Place a colander inside a basin and line it with a breathable cloth, then pour some coarse salt into the colander. The humidity absorbed by the salt will accumulate in the basin below, preventing it from dispersing into the environment. This system is particularly suitable for rooms where humidity tends to concentrate more.
Practical tips to prevent humidity in the home
In addition to DIY dehumidifiers, there are various measures and good practices to limit humidity in the home. Adopting a few daily habits will help you dramatically reduce humidity and maintain a drier environment.
- Air the rooms regularly: leaving windows open for a few hours a day allows good air circulation and reduces accumulated humidity, especially in areas such as the bathroom and kitchen.
- Use the extractor hood in the kitchen: cooking produces a significant amount of water vapor; To prevent this from humidifying the air, turn on the hood while cooking.
- Don’t hang out your laundry indoors: Drying clothes indoors adds humidity to the air. If you have to hang clothes indoors, make sure you do it in a well-ventilated room.
- Choose plants that absorb moisture: Some plants, such as ivy and spathiphyllum, not only decorate the home, but can also help absorb moisture from the air.
- Use a fan heater in the bathroom: the bathroom is one of the most humid rooms in the house. After showering, run a fan heater for about half an hour to prevent moisture buildup.
These tips not only reduce humidity, but help improve the overall air quality in your home.
Choosing the best DIY dehumidifier for your home
Each home has different characteristics and requires customized solutions for humidity control. Before choosing the most suitable method, it is important to evaluate the humidity levels in different rooms and consider factors such as ventilation and exposure to natural light. DIY methods are ideal for small environments or rooms that only need dehumidification during certain periods of the year.
For small rooms or areas where humidity is light, salt bags can be a good solution to keep the environment dry without drastic interventions. However, if we are dealing with more humid environments or rooms very exposed to humidity, the plastic bottle or colander methods may be more effective.
Taking the time to assess the situation in your home allows you to easily find the most suitable DIY method, helping you keep humidity under control without having to resort to expensive appliances.
Fighting humidity with natural and simple methods is possible. With a few small measures you can improve the comfort and air quality in your home, making every room drier and healthier.
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