Natural Ways To Control Moisture During Heavy Rain

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Natural Ways To Control Moisture During Heavy Rain

During the rainy season, one of the biggest issues faced by everyone is high humidity. Maintaining a pleasant and healthy humidity level in your house is important because the human body is less efficient at releasing heat in humid environments, causing us to sweat more. A humid environment also fosters the growth of potentially hazardous microorganisms and dust mites. A dehumidifier is the simplest technique to dehumidify a home. These machines are relatively expensive and often consume a lot of electricity. There are many ways in which you can control the moisture in your home.

METHODS TO CONTROL HUMIDITY

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Using Rock Salt

Drill a few dozen holes in the sides and bottom of a bucket with a drill. Place this bucket inside another bucket that is not drilled. Fill the top bucket with rock salt. Place the buckets in the area you want to be dehumidified. Water will gather in the bottom bucket as the rock salt draws moisture from the air. To keep the area dehumidified, throw out the collected water regularly and replace it with rock salt.

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Take Shorter Showers

Even though no one wants to reduce their time in a shower, doing so can have a significant impact on household humidity levels. Most people take hot showers, which produce steam, which then condenses, raising the humidity levels in the home. Shorter showers will also save you money on your energy bills and reduce the negative influence on the environment, in addition to reducing humidity.

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Keep Everything Clean

Heavy rains mean there are more chances of dirt accumulating in your house, so it is necessary to clean everything daily. If you find yourself struggling to handle this, you can rely on a good house cleaning company to take care of the problem.

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Using Kitty Litter

Kitty litter is comprised of absorbent materials, allowing it to absorb excess moisture when your cat uses it. With that logic in mind, it can be used to minimise humidity. There are several types of kitty litter on the market, but those formulated with a desiccant, like clays and silicas, appear to be the most effective. Place it in a sock and hang it in a humid area, such as the bathroom or kitchen, and set a bucket or bowl underneath it. Water will gather in the bowl, which you can then dispose of.

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Baking Soda

Dehumidifying is one of the many uses for baking soda. Although baking soda is an excellent dehumidifier, it only works in a limited space, such as a cupboard. Get a small bowl that will fit in the location where you want it to go. Fill the bowl with baking soda and place it in the area that has to be dehumidified. As the baking soda absorbs moisture, it will solidify, and you will need to replace it with fresh baking soda.

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Charcoal

Charcoal absorbs moisture from the air as well, making it an excellent DIY dehumidifier option. Charcoal dehumidifiers operate best in small spaces, so they’re ideal for a bathroom, basement, attic, or closet. Using a screwdriver, punch holes in the side and lid of a large, clean can with a lid. Place the charcoal in the can and close it and place it in the area you want to dry out. In a few months, replace your charcoal with new charcoal to restart the dehumidification process.

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