Put toilet paper in your closet, you will be surprised by the result
Putting toilet paper in the closet may seem like an extravagant gesture to most people. However, it is part 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 if it is good for us too.
Winter has been here for just over a month and these changes bring with them the appearance of humidity, condensation, mold and even leaks in your home, bringing the winter cold to your home.
What many people don’t know is how serious it is to have too much or too little humidity at home.
Tricks to absorb humidity from cabinets
Humidity in closets is a problem that, in addition to ruining or deteriorating clothes and generating bad odors, 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-moisture bags that, in the worst case, can be carcinogenic and others cause irritation to the eyes and skin, and on other occasions, objects They do not have a high cost and should not be necessary.
There are numerous products or materials that naturally absorb humidity from the environment. Some of them are very common and can be easily found in any home, others are simple measures to take.
- Room ventilation
Ventilating by periodically opening the windows is the most economical and effective method to avoid problems such as condensation.
It is also important that the rooms do not have very high temperatures inside during the winter. If you go to very humid areas, the ventilation should be moderate since the outside humidity is higher than that in our home.
- Don’t turn the thermostat up too high
Hot air is more humid than cold air, so it is best not to increase the temperature more than recommended to avoid condensation. This will also curb the heating costs that scare Italians during this period.
- 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 that we cook by putting lids on the pots to prevent the water from evaporating into the atmosphere when it boils, much 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), by using plants that absorb humidity .
These act as “ionizers” absorbing the humidity that surrounds them through the 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 help absorb excess humidity. The bathroom decorated with an orchid would have the double advantage of furnishing and absorbing humidity!
Toilet paper in the closet: why do we have to do it?
One of the places that usually creates humidity problems is the closet 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 damp, it will end up transferring not only moisture, but will also give rise to mold, which damages the garment and our health.
So a simple and very economical 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 talc-scented type, so with little expense you have an immediate solution to the problem of humidity in closets!