Comments on: How to Add Humidity to Your Dry Home

By: Lynda

Lynda — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:00:15 +0000

In regards to using the dryer for moisture….my daughter just bought one to use in her high rise apartment & instead of using the kit that was mentioned over the vent she just puts a nylon stocking over the end of the vent with an elastic to hold it on. Then checks it each time to see if it needs changing. Hasnt had a problem yet…

By: mary

mary — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:08:48 +0000

I found that simply by using a clothes drying rack inside my house made a world of difference. My daughter tended to get bloody noses in the winter. So I have started to dry all my laundry in her room while she is at school. I am happy to say that the nose bleeds have been drastically reduced.

By: Grace

Grace — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:30:12 +0000

This is great! My husband and I are really feeling the dry air here, and we bought a humidifier. Sure, it’s helpful… but these natural ways are awesome! I’ve been doing things (like closing the bathroom door during a shower, and keeping lids on my pots) than I can easily change. Thanks for the tips!

By: Noelle

Noelle — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:39:19 +0000

Great tips – especially #6. Plants also release moisture from their leaves through transpiration, so the more indoor plants the better!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:55:27 +0000

Great list. I also like the idea of opening the dishwasher during the dry cycle that Melinda had. Thanks so much for sharing.

By: Katharyn

Katharyn — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:28:18 +0000

We plugged in our two crock pots, filled them with water, and left the lids off. It’s not as effective as boiling water on the stove but over time it’s been very helpful. Each day I change the water (that’s left).

By: Keith Wilcox

Keith Wilcox — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:06:24 +0000

Excellent, excellent suggestions. I would never have thought to vent a dryer indoors. Didn’t even know there were conversion kits for it. I live in Boulder CO and it is very very dry this time of year. I’ve been trying to turn the heat down, but it’s still very dry. We have humidifiers running. I guess you’re right that a vaporizor is a more economical option.

By: Melinda S.

Melinda S. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:44:31 +0000

When using the oven….I have a teapot with water in it that sits on the left back burner….it gets warm and gives out some moisture.
Also….when the dishwasher is in drying mode, I stop the cycle and open the door to let the air vent out.

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:54 +0000

Thanks for this post. Very informative. My daughter complains much about it.

By: sheri

sheri — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:08:41 +0000

These are really good tips. I thought it wasn’t safe to vent your dryer in the house so that is a great idea!
I can’t believe dry skin has already set in!