Putting toilet paper in the cupboard may seem like an extravagant gesture to most people. However, it is one of those household and economic tricks to deal with a problem that many have, especially in winter. Let’s find out what it is and whether it is also good for us.
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Winter has been here for just over a month and these changes bring with them the appearance of damp, condensation, mould and even leaks in your home, bringing the winter cold into your home. What many people don’t know is how serious it is to have too much or too little humidity in your home.
Tricks to absorb moisture from closets
Humidity in wardrobes is a problem that, in addition to ruining or damaging clothes and generating bad odours, can influence and worsen the symptoms of some respiratory diseases such as allergies or asthma. In many cases, products are used that can be harmful, for example the typical silica gel anti-humidity bags that, in the worst cases, can be carcinogenic and others cause irritation to the eyes and skin, and in other cases, objects that are not expensive and should not be necessary.
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There are numerous products or materials that naturally absorb moisture from the environment. Some of them are very common and can be easily found in any home, while others are simple measures to take.
Room ventilation
Ventilating by periodically opening the windows is the most economical and effective way to avoid problems such as condensation. It is also important that rooms do not have very high temperatures inside during the winter. If you go to very humid areas, ventilation should be moderate since the outside humidity is higher than that of our home.
Don’t turn up the thermostat too high
Warm air is more humid than cold air, so it is best not to raise the temperature higher than recommended to avoid condensation. This will also curb heating costs that scare Italians during this period.
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Turn on the extractor hood when cooking Since this is another area of the house where humidity increases when cooking, this is a very effective trick. If we add to this the fact that we cook with lids on pots to prevent water from evaporating into the atmosphere when it boils, even better.
Plants that absorb moisture.
Although eliminating excess humidity in the home can be solved by purchasing a dehumidifier, it is also true that there are green and economical solutions (that do not increase the electricity bill) through the use of plants that absorb humidity .
These act as “ionizers” by absorbing the surrounding humidity through their leaves and improving the quality of the air we breathe at home. Plants such as aloe, orchid, fern or philodendron will not only make the home more attractive but will also help absorb excess humidity. A bathroom decorated with an orchid would have the double advantage of furnishing and absorbing humidity!
Toilet paper in the cupboard: why do we have to do it?
One of the places that usually creates humidity problems is the wardrobe that houses our clothes, but also some of the household items : such as sheets, towels and tablecloths. These are items that are stored folded and that by their nature are capable of absorbing the air around them. If it is humid, it will end up transferring not only humidity, but will also give rise to mold, which damages the garment and our health.
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So a simple and very cheap solution is to place a roll of toilet paper in your closet between our clothes and the piles of towels. It fits perfectly, and you can also buy it in the talcum powder scented type, so with little expense you have an immediate solution to the problem of humidity in the closets!
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