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A dry atmosphere in a home has a negative impact on health. Chapped skin, brittle hair, dry mucous membranes in the nose and eyes signal that it is time to take action to moisturize. A special device - a hygrometer - will help to accurately determine the humidity in the apartment. An acceptable value is 45-50%. If not, use a thermometer and Assman table. A glass of water or a spruce cone will help you to find out about the atmospheric conditions at home.
To humidify, place containers with water in the room, get indoor flowers, hang wet fabrics on the batteries. Use excess steam: open the bathroom after water procedures, boil water on the stove. Spray the room with a spray bottle, wipe the dust with a damp cloth. An aquarium with live fish or a decorative fountain will decorate the apartment and normalize the atmosphere. Construct a humidifier from a plastic bottle by tying it to a battery.
Maintaining an optimal microclimate in an apartment is essential for well-being and performance. Too dry air spoils the skin and interior items. You can humidify the air in the room with improvised means, without resorting to buying a special device.
The need for air humidification
Maintaining optimal indoor humidity isn't just for the sake of young children. Adult health also deteriorates in dry air conditions. The condition of hair, skin and general performance of a person depends on the level of humidity.
Compliance with the desired moisture content in the apartment has a beneficial effect on the health of all family members. With a lack of moisture in the room, the following can develop:
- Allergic attacks. Dry air contains a lot of dust particles that do not settle down, but fly around the room. This condition is harmful to people with bronchial asthma.
- Sleep disturbance. A healthy night's rest is possible only when the air is cool and humid.
- Dry mucous membranes. They trap all harmful bacteria and microorganisms, acting as a barrier between the human body and the environment. Dryness of the membranes promotes the penetration of pathogenic bacteria into the body.
- The occurrence of friction when wearing the lenses. In this case, it is extremely important to moisturize the mucous membranes so as not to injure them.
Allergies are a common sign of dry air in a room.
Women look less attractive due to brittle hair and premature aging of the skin. In a stuffy room, the human body is forced to throw out more liquid to cool and preserve life.
Interior items, if these parameters are not observed, also greatly dry out: floors creak, furniture deforms. But waterlogging leads to dampness. It damages health no less than dryness.
In this video, you will find out why dry air is harmful:
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Do-it-yourself dehumidifier for an apartment
Why do you need to buy an air dehumidifier, if you can independently and quite easily construct it from improvised means and at home.
The first way
- Arm yourself with glass or plastic containers with a volume of 0.5 liters.
- Next, pour ordinary salt into the container, about half.
- To eliminate unpleasant odors in your home, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the salt.
- Place these containers in areas most prone to high humidity.
- Change damp salt as needed.
Second way
- Take two 2 liter bottles.
- Cut the first bottle in half; you need both halves.
- Carefully make two holes in the lower half with a hot sharp object for future air release.
- Then fill the container with silica gel, a filler used for cat litter.
- Take the top half without the lid and close the throat hole with a bandage folded in several parts.
- With the neck down, place the top on the bottom.
- Cut off the bottom of the second bottle.
- Place a small fan from the computer processor into the opening so that it draws air into the bottle through the neck and passes it through the desiccant.
- Put this bottle with the neck up on the first one, secure the structure with electrical tape.
The dehumidifier is now ready for use. After a couple of days, the filler must be replaced with a new one or dried under the influence of high temperatures.
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Moisture Determination Methods
A hygrometer is a device designed specifically to maintain optimal moisture parameters in a room. Its task is to determine the amount of water vapor in the house. Install the device away from radiators and moisture-forming resources —Kitchen and bathrooms. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in incorrect results.
For different types of premises, their own moisture parameters are determined. They are calculated according to the frequency of stay of family members in each room and are coordinated with the physiological characteristics of the organism. Normal air humidity should be:
- in the children's room - up to 70%;
- in the bedroom for adults - up to 70%;
- in the living room - up to 60%.
For children, the humidity should be at least 70%;
This is due to the fact that the child has narrow nasal passages, therefore the mucous membrane dries quickly... He spends most of his time in the nursery. In the bedroom, people get good rest, as a result of which the body must replenish the lack of oxygen and moisture. The residents of the house use the living room much less, so there are no strict requirements for it.
Not everyone can afford to install a hygrometer at home. Conducting an approximate moisture analysis is quite realistic using folk methods. This will require a container filled with water. It is put in the refrigerator for several hours. After the time has elapsed, they are taken out and installed in the center of the room. Condensation forms on the vessel at a temperature difference.
Read the same: methods of measuring indoor air humidity.
The indicators are assessed by the results they see. With dry air, the walls of the dishes will also dry out. In normal humidity, condensation drops will drip off slowly. High humidity will be manifested by the formation of a puddle under the container with water.
Based on these indicators, conclusions should be drawn: dry air needs humidification, and excessively humid air needs to be dried with special electrical appliances. Otherwise, this condition threatens the development of mold and mildew.
How professional equipment works to dehumidify indoor air
The surest way to get rid of annoying dampness in your home is to pick up and buy a professional dehumidifier. Especially when the other methods did not have the proper effect.
There are two types of professional dehumidifiers:
- stationary dehumidifier - it is installed on the wall, in the future it will be impossible to move it, so choose the right place for fastening;
- portable - it is not attached to the surface, it is easy to use and mobile, it has a small size, so it is easy to move it to the required room.
Methods to normalize indicators
Increasing the humidity of dry rooms is especially important if children are growing up in the family.The industry produces special devices - humidifiers, which are designed for various areas. Devices differ in cost and principles of operation. They significantly facilitate the fight against dryness, but if you wish, you can do without them.
Aeration of the apartment
Air exchange in the room helps to normalize the local microclimate. It is permissible to increase the humidity in the child's room by daily ventilation. It is as necessary to ventilate a child's room as an adult. It is recommended to open windows up to 3 times a day. even in winter.
During warmer months, you can keep the windows open to a minimum width. If constant ventilation is impossible, this should be done in the morning and evening hours. In case of rainy and cool weather, it is recommended to ventilate the apartment more often.
When windows exit onto a busy highway or an apartment is on a low floor, ventilation can worsen the microclimate of the room. In this case, all the dust from the street will rise and fall into the living quarters.
It is more relevant for residents of such apartments to purchase a special humidifying system.
Wet room cleaning
You can increase the humidity in the apartment by daily wet cleaning. This procedure can not only keep the room clean, but also prevent the development of allergies due to the inhalation of foreign particles.
It is not recommended to clean the apartment with the use of chlorine and synthetic detergents. Their fumes are harmful to the body, especially children.
You can get rid of excess dust by recycling carpets and floor coverings made of fabric, as well as soft toys.
Don't forget about wet cleaning indoors
Drying clothes or buying an aquarium
In winter time drying the laundry will help to effectively humidify the room... Wet towels and sheets that are hung around the apartment can increase the amount of moisture. For better evaporation, it is recommended to place them on or near radiators. After drying, it is recommended to wet the cloth again.
Complementing the interior with an aquarium increases the humidity in the room. A small fountain can be an alternative to this device. Such devices constantly contain water, which evaporates when the temperature rises, creating a favorable climate in the house.
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Buying home flowers
Green plants can raise the humidity in the room. Decorative flowers help to increase the oxygen concentration in the room air, purify and humidify it. Among the rich abundance, preference should be given:
- dracaena;
- monstere;
- broadleaf ficus;
- sheffler;
- fatsia;
- ferns.
The level of humidity required for the room is achieved through daily spraying and regular watering of the flowers. By their condition, one can judge the level of humidity in the apartment. In dry air, plants dry out and their leaves become soft.
Alternative ways
The required humidity indicators are achieved in different ways. Among the widely known folk methods, the most commonly used are:
- placing vessels with water near the batteries;
- spraying from a spray bottle;
- turning on the garment steamer;
- periodic boiling of water.
Some of these methods will not work if children are growing up in the apartment. Working with electrical appliances requires caution, and keeping track of babies is sometimes very difficult.
In the children's room it is recommended to set up an aquarium and place several pots of flowers... Some plants contain toxic substances, so it is not recommended to purchase a monster, for example.
How to dry the air in an apartment: an independent solution to the issue
High humidity is very harmful to human health.Because of it, a fungus appears in the rooms, the spores of which, penetrating the lungs, cause a constant runny nose, coughing attacks, headaches and other disorders in the body. When dampness is felt, you need to figure out how to dry the air in the apartment yourself and return the home to a good microclimate.
Varieties of home moisturizers
If an allergy is detected in a child, it is required to constantly monitor the level of humidity in the apartment. To maintain optimal parameters, it is recommended to buy a special humidifier. Modern industry produces several types of such devices: traditional, ultrasonic and steam. It is recommended that you consider the benefits of each type before purchasing. The main parameter is the area of the room to be humidified.
Standard equipment
The natural form of evaporation is produced by cold-type humidifiers. These devices consist of a water tank, filter and fan. Advantages of the device - minimal electricity consumption, preservation of working capacity in case of evaporation of all water, stopping work when the optimum humidity is reached.
Among the disadvantages should be highlighted the frequent replacement of filters, the use of purified liquid, the inaccessibility of self-regulation of the moisture level. The device is programmed to receive a humidity of 60%, when this indicator is reached, it turns off.
Steam construction
Models of this type release hot steam during operation. Steam humidifiers are characterized by quick humidification, the ability to use tap water, the absence of filters, and automatic shutdown when there is a lack of liquid.
Do not forget that in case of careless handling, there is a risk of burns. This technique consumes a large amount of electricity, which can be attributed to a significant disadvantage. The devices are stable and mobile, but should not be installed in children's rooms. Pets can also get hurt from these devices.
Ultrasonic device
The latest developments have made it possible to create a device operating on high-frequency vibrations of a special film (membrane). It helps to convert water into cold steam. The latest generation devices are in demand thanks to safety, compactness, economy, humidity control, quickness of humidification and reasonable cost.
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Some models of modern air conditioning systems are equipped with humidification devices. Special built-in systems are capable of purifying and humidifying the air according to certain parameters. They are usually assembled from several devices.
One of the most important indicators of the microclimate in the house is the optimal level of humidity. But when using special devices, you should observe the measure: low humidity threatens to deteriorate well-being, and high humidity - the formation of mold and mildew.
