Your home should be an escape from the humidity.
Thanks to these tricks, it can be.
Those who havent spent a summer in the South dont know the true meaning of humidity.
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When the humidity dares break into our homes, it’s equally important to be prepared.
Maintain your home as a haven from summertime humidity with these 10 simple tricks and fixes.
These genius contraptions help remove moisture from the air and can make a big difference incooling down the house.
This disposable, hanging bag traps moisture, preventing stale, musty smells and leading to fresher air.
Its especially ideal for small or closed-in spaces like closets where theres minimal airflow.
For the most effective dehumidifying and cooling, use a fresh air filter on your AC unit.
Avoid Introducing Heat
Wherever you’re able to, turn down the heat.
Try taking refreshing, cool showers and hang-drying your laundry outside.
Turn On The Fans
On humid days, exhaust and ventilation fans are your best friends.
Turn on your oven and bathroom fans to promote air circulation and reduce humidity.
Plants release moisture into the air and can contribute to household humidity.
Send them on a summer vacation to the porch for a long weekend.
This can be especially effective in moisture-prone areas like the bathroom and kitchen.
Inside, also keep the doors between rooms open as much as possible to promote air flow internally.
Block the muggy air from getting in to begin with by weatherstripping or sealing up potential entrances.
To counteract this unintentional sabotage, start bycleaning your gutters.
