Dry Eyes? Dry Hair? Dry Air!
Do you find yourself waking up in the morning with a dry throat and a stuffy nose?
Has your family complained about nosebleeds and itchy skin?
Are you getting regular shocks from touching light switches or the family pet?
Chances are, you've got dry air in your house.
Dry air is a common problem at this time of the year. Indoor heating and cold winter air combine to mean there's less moisture in the air, which leads to a host of uncomfortable problems.
So if you've got a dry house, follow these tips:
Do you find yourself waking up in the morning with a dry throat and a stuffy nose?
Has your family complained about nosebleeds and itchy skin?
Are you getting regular shocks from touching light switches or the family pet?
Chances are, you've got dry air in your house.
Dry air is a common problem at this time of the year. Indoor heating and cold winter air combine to mean there's less moisture in the air, which leads to a host of uncomfortable problems.
So if you've got a dry house, follow these tips:
- Invest in a humidifier, either for individual rooms or, if dryness is a real problem, for your entire house. You'll notice a difference in comfort almost immediately.
- For a low-tech (although somewhat less effective) way to combat dry air, simply leave containers of water on radiators or in front of warm, sunny windows. The evaporating water will add humidity to the air. Simply letting wet towels dry in your bedroom or leaving the bathroom door open while you shower can also help boost humidity.
- Make sure cold, dry winter air isn't getting into your house. Seal any air leaks with weatherstripping, foam or caulk.
- Install a fresh-air intake duct so your furnace is drawing in outdoor, rather than indoor, combustion air.
- Drink lots of water to make sure you stay hydrated on the inside.
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