- Strong frosts and hot radiators lead to dry air in the house, which negatively affects health and well-being.
- Dry air causes sore throats, skin irritations, worsens allergies and even harms house plants.
- Hang wet towels on radiators or use special water containers to naturally humidify the air.
- Remember to air your apartment regularly, even during frosts, to ensure proper circulation and fresh air!
Spread it on preheated radiators in the coldest weather. Everything will get better
A powerful wave of frost is sweeping through Poland. The services warn against dangerous weather conditions. You should watch out for several dozen degrees of frost and take care of your health. Many people forget that in winter it is also worth taking care of the air at home. Low temperatures and the omnipresent cold make us quickly turn on the radiators. However, this may be a trap that will negatively affect our well-being. Heated radiators directly affect the level of air humidity. Experts indicate that during severe frosts indoors it may appear. The air humidity level should be between 40 and 60 percent. In such conditions, you sleep best and you do not feel the negative effects of dry air.
. It dries the mucous membranes. Many people may experience a sore throat, nausea and dry eyes. Prolonged dry air damages the skin and may worsen allergy symptoms. Itching and irritation appear. Dry air can also manifest as dandruff in humans and pets. These conditions are also harmful to many indoor plants. Orchids and Spathiphytes do not tolerate dry air well and may begin to turn yellow.
During the greatest frosts, it is worth ensuring the correct level of air humidification. Before you buy humidifiers, test them. They mainly concern placing wet fabrics on radiators. Towels are best for this purpose. In the evening, place damp towels on the radiators. The evaporating water will gently humidify the air. You can also buy special water containers that attach to the radiator.
Don’t forget about this during frosts!
Many people give up airing their apartments during the hardest frosts. This is a serious mistake. In such weather, proper air circulation is very important. Experts indicate that the apartment should be aired at least twice a day – in the morning and in the evening. If the weather is sunny, it is also worth taking the bedding outside for a few hours. Frost will refresh it and kill the batteries and mites.
