Freezing temperatures keep us indoors
for a great deal of time during the winter months. All the artificial heat
tends to dry out the skin and make throats sore and eyes/ noses dry. You can
add moisture to the air with humidifiers, but they are often bulky and
sometimes costly. If you are looking for a more energy efficient alternative
this winter season, here are some natural ways to moisten the air.
Decorate with PlantsArrange plants around the house to add moisture and fresh oxygen to the air. Spray leaves and flowers with water to keep plants and air moist. Use vases that hold a lot of water so that there is plenty of liquid to evaporate.
Heat Water
Boil a large pot of water and bring it to a simmer. Keep it on the stove throughout the day so that the water will evaporate into the air. If you are too uncomfortable to leave the stove top on for a couple of hours, boil water in a crockpot instead and keep it on a low setting with the top off, to get a similar humidifying effect. Add a touch of essential oils like lavender, peppermint or orange to the water to make the house smell fragrant and enhance your mood and energy.
Boil a large pot of water and bring it to a simmer. Keep it on the stove throughout the day so that the water will evaporate into the air. If you are too uncomfortable to leave the stove top on for a couple of hours, boil water in a crockpot instead and keep it on a low setting with the top off, to get a similar humidifying effect. Add a touch of essential oils like lavender, peppermint or orange to the water to make the house smell fragrant and enhance your mood and energy.
Line Dry Laundry
Give your dryer a break and line dry your wet clothes in your home. Do a load of items with a large surface area such as blankets, sheets and towels so that your laundry will have plenty of moisture to offer the air.
Give your dryer a break and line dry your wet clothes in your home. Do a load of items with a large surface area such as blankets, sheets and towels so that your laundry will have plenty of moisture to offer the air.
Get Creative with Bowls of Water
Place bowls of standing water in each room to allow water to evaporate and humidify the air. Choose a colorful glass or ceramic bowl and decorate with floating candles, potpourri or flower petals.
Place bowls of standing water in each room to allow water to evaporate and humidify the air. Choose a colorful glass or ceramic bowl and decorate with floating candles, potpourri or flower petals.
Let Bathwater Settle
After taking a nice warm bath, let the water sit in the tub so that the bathroom and other surrounding rooms can catch some of the moisture. Use fragrant soaps and oils to make the entire bathroom smell great.
After taking a nice warm bath, let the water sit in the tub so that the bathroom and other surrounding rooms can catch some of the moisture. Use fragrant soaps and oils to make the entire bathroom smell great.
If you are interested in buying or
selling your home, please feel free to call or email me to further discuss your
needs.
Sarah Krause
Broker, CSC
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Office: 630-737-9590
Email: Sarah@acmweb.com
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