What to do about indoor dryness in winter

In winter, I always feel that my house is very dry, and the air is even very depressing. The colder the weather is, the less often I open the windows for ventilation. This makes it easy to get many respiratory diseases, such as colds. Indoor dryness in winter can be alleviated by some methods, so what should we do? Here I will introduce several relief methods in detail, hoping to alleviate the problem of dry air.

1. Mopping the floor with a wet mop

Mop the floor with a clean wet mop at least twice a day. This can not only remove dust, but also increase the contact area between water and air, allowing water to evaporate quickly, which can effectively increase the indoor air humidity. If it is a wooden floor, do not wipe the floor directly with a wet mop. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust first, then wring out the mop and wipe the floor to prevent excessive moisture from penetrating into the wooden floor and causing mold and rot.

You can also sprinkle some water on the ground to increase the humidity. In rooms that are not often occupied, you can simply place a basin of water in the room to increase the indoor humidity through the evaporation of water.

2. Plant some potted flowers and plants

You can plant some potted flowers and plants to increase the indoor air humidity. Green plants are the best way to regulate room temperature. They are called natural room temperature regulators. Placing green ivy, ivy, asparagus fern, etc. indoors can not only increase the beauty of the room, but also purify the air and increase the indoor air humidity.

Interested owners can also raise fish and use a convenient location in the home, such as a balcony, to place a small fish pond to regulate indoor humidity.

3. Install a humidifier

Equipping a humidifier indoors can fundamentally solve the problem of dry indoor air and is the most original way to replenish water. However, the distance between people and the humidifier should not be too close. It is best to keep a distance of about 1-2 meters. When using a humidifier, be sure to change the water every day and clean it once a week, otherwise it will easily breed bacteria and cause respiratory infections.

Try to place the humidifier in a well-ventilated and well-lit place. Avoid placing the humidifier directly on furniture or keeping furniture too close to the humidifier for a long time. It is generally more appropriate to use a humidifier to keep the room humidity between 40% and 60% during the heating period.

4. Open windows for ventilation

In order to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, many families rarely open windows for ventilation. However, the air in a closed space for a long time is relatively dry, which provides favorable conditions for the growth of pathogens. According to a survey, in a room with poor air circulation, virus and bacteria droplets can float in the air for more than 30 hours. If you open doors and windows frequently for ventilation, polluted air can be blown away at any time, and the room will also get sufficient light, making it difficult for many viruses and bacteria to breed and multiply.

When the weather is fine, you can open the windows for ventilation and keep the indoor air flowing. The best time to open windows is from 9:00 to 11:00 or from 14:00 to 16:00. Because during these two periods, the outdoor temperature is relatively high, the harmful gases deposited in the bottom layer of the atmosphere have dissipated, and opening windows for ventilation has a better effect.

If you feel that the air in your home is very stuffy, dry and stuffy, you can also take some of the methods above. The important thing is that you still want your house to be more moist. You can put a few pots of good green plants, or use a humidifier to moisten the air. If you persist in doing this, you can resolve the problem of dryness in the air. I hope the above relief methods can be effective.