Moisture in your home can make the air sticky and can even damage walls and furniture if you’re not careful. The best way to dehumidify the air in your home is with moisture absorbers. You don’t have to spend a fortune on them, you can make them yourself in a few minutes.

If you have increased humidity in any part of your home, check out these DIY dehumidification options to help you maintain humidity and dehumidify the air. While not as effective as store-bought dehumidifiers, these inexpensive options are great temporary solutions.

Homemade silica gel dehumidifier

Silica gel bags are included in footwear, electronics and many other products. The small spheres consist of a hygroscopic material. Silica gel has many small pores that attract and absorb water. You can collect several packs or buy the silica gel itself.

  • Place several packs where you want to control the humidity. You can also put the silica gel in a porous container, such as a sock.

Use baking soda

Baking soda absorbs moisture, so it can help dehumidify your home. In addition, it is a very cheap way to dehumidify the household.

  • Pour into bowls and cover each with a thin tea towel.
  • Then place them in different rooms in the house.

Be sure to check the baking soda occasionally. When it wears out (clumping), replace the contents of the bowl with a new one.

Rock salt moisture absorber

Salt absorbs water, which is why it clumps together in a humid environment in salt pans. Rock salt dehumidifies small rooms, making it ideal for closets or basements.

  • If the salt is granulated, pour it into a container or bag. Place the bag or container on or in another container that will collect excess water. Change the salt when it dissolves. Pour the salt water down the drain. However, do not pour it on the lawn or in the garden.

Replace the salt when it dissolves. Pour the salt water down the drain. Do not pour it on the lawn or garden.

Salt can also be a simple and effective solution to problems with water condensation on windows. TikTok user @naziaxhome tried this trick based on the recommendations of others and achieved an excellent result – the water almost disappeared from the windows.

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