- A steaming kettle will add moisture to the air.big metallic kettle image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
If you have an open air radiator or wood burning device, place a kettle of water on top. As the water simmers and boils, steam will evaporate into the air to replenish humidity. Adding a touch of spices to the water will leave your home smelling like grandmother's. The larger the kettle, the less often you will need to refill it. Since the kettle will be hot, keep it out of reach of children and pets. - Wet laundry adds moisture to the air as it dries.Laundry image by Fenia from Fotolia.com
Instead of throwing your laundry in the dryer, hang it to dry from a clothes rack. As the laundry dries, the moisture will fill the room. This solution not only saves money but also energy. Another similar idea is to hang your wet shower towel next to your bed to help you breathe better as you sleep. - A plastic jug can be converted to add moisture to the air.Container of milk. Plastic milk bottle image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
Remove the very top from a plastic gallon jug and fill it 3/4 full with water. Insert a rolled up newspaper into the hole with the newspaper protruding from the top to act as a wick. Place the jug in your bedroom near to the bed. - Houseplants add water and oxygen to the air.green house image by Keith Pinto from Fotolia.com
An easy and efficient way to add humidity to a room is to add houseplants. Many houseplants release water and oxygen into the air as well as remove chemical toxins. According to B. C. Wolverton, who headed plant research at NASA, by decorating your room with the natural beauty of areca palms, each 6-foot plant emits approximately 1 qt. of water per day.
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