Tips to keep your house and belongings dry on humid days

Van Anh DNUM_ABZADZCABI 07:03

According to weather forecasts, from now until mid-March 2018, the North will have to endure at least 9-10 wet and humid spells. How to prevent moisture from entering the house on days when it is wetter than outside?

Humid and wet weather is a typical climate of the North every early spring. Prolonged humid weather not only causes dampness to the walls and floors, but also makes wooden furniture and objects susceptible to moisture and mold; electronic devices are at risk of short circuit and fire...

Humidity is the cause of mold in household items.

How to limit humidity in the house and preserve furniture on wet days? Depending on the type of furniture, you can apply the following methods to limit the consequences of prolonged humidity.

Moisture-proof for kitchen utensils

In humid weather, dishes are always damp. Bamboo and wooden objects such as cutting boards, chopsticks, ladles, etc. are prone to mold and have an unpleasant smell. To overcome this problem, you should boil or rinse the utensils with hot water after washing.

Hơi nước nóng bốc hơn khỏi vật dụng giúp đồ dùng khô nhanh hơn và diệt nấm mốc.
The hot steam evaporates from the items, helping them dry faster and killing mold.

Moisture-proof for electrical and electronic equipment

TVs, computers, ovens, microwaves, etc. are electronic devices that are susceptible to short circuits and fires when wet. The way to overcome this situation is to turn on the devices used daily so that the electronic devices can radiate heat, heat up, and help dry the internal components.

Bật các thiết bị điện tử hoặc để ở chế độ chờ giúp sinh nhiệt và hạn chế hơi ẩm vào linh kiện
Turning on electronic devices or leaving them in standby mode helps generate heat and limits moisture from entering components.

If you do not need to use it, you should also leave the electrical appliance in standby mode. The electronic device is not completely turned off, helping to generate heat, contributing to limiting the effects of humidity on internal components.

Chiếc hộp nhựa kín và tú hạt chống ẩm giúp bảo vệ các thiết bị điện tử
Airtight plastic box and moisture-proof bag help protect electronic devices.

For electronic devices such as cameras and camcorders, you should put them in a sealed plastic box with a layer of rice or desiccant to prevent moisture from entering the device.

Moisture proof for wardrobe

Wardrobes are one of the most susceptible places to mold. There are many things you can use at home to keep your wardrobe dry. These include:

-Use dried flowers, dried tea or dried coffee grounds, put them in a cloth bag, it will both absorb moisture and remove musty odors.

Túi hoa, trà hoặc bã cà phê phơi khô giúp khử mùi và hút ẩm trong tủ quần áo
Bags of dried flowers, tea or coffee grounds help deodorize and absorb moisture in the closet.

-Lime or activated carbon has a very good moisture absorption and deodorizing effect. It can be wrapped in paper or cloth and placed in the corner of the cabinet.

Giấy báo cũng có tác dụng hút ẩm cho tủ, giày dép...
Newspaper also has the effect of absorbing moisture for cabinets, shoes...

-Newspaper: You can spread a layer of newspaper at the bottom of the wardrobe or use newspaper to stick inside the wardrobe to absorb moisture and prevent mold.

Whole house moisture protection

Closing the doors, using hot water to clean the house, wiping the house with a dry towel, turning on the air conditioner or dehumidifier are ways to limit the humid air from outside from entering the house, keeping the house from getting damp.

Thắp nến trong nhà sẽ giúp làm giảm độ ẩm trong không khí
Lighting candles in the house will help reduce humidity in the air.

Another way to help reduce humidity in the air and bad odors in the house is to light 1-2 scented candles, which will help the room to be drier and the light fragrance will help calm the mind and relax.

According to PNVN
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