'Useless' jobs many households do during humid weather

Seeing the house is sticky, you clean it but in fact it only makes the damp house more damp.

1. Mopping the floor

When it is humid, the house is always damp. Many families often wipe and fan to dry, but this method is like "a drop in the ocean", making the damp house even damper.

The best way is to wipe the floor with a clean, dry cloth. If you don’t have air conditioning, a dehumidifier, or a heater, use a hair dryer on hot mode to blow on the floor. This is quick and also helps reduce the humidity somewhat.

Alternatively, you can use cheap methods to absorb moisture, such as dry charcoal, lime, or old newspapers. Place them under the bed or in the corners of the house.

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2. Turn on the fan

You think that using a fan will help ventilate the house, but you are unintentionally contributing to creating more humidity. The reason is because the cold air blown by the fan causes the humid air to condense more strongly, causing more condensation and more mold.

Drying clothes indoors with an indoor fan is also not recommended. Not only does it take longer to dry, it also makes the house more humid.

3. Open the door

In the current situation, the humidity outside is often higher than inside the house. Opening the door will let more humid air from outside in, making the house sweat more. The optimal way is to close all the doors, combined with air conditioning and dehumidifier.

This also applies to the toilet. Once you have finished using it, close the toilet door to prevent moisture from escaping into adjacent rooms. You should also place some newspapers next to the bathroom rug to absorb moisture.

If your home doesn’t have air conditioning or a dehumidifier, keeping the doors closed won’t help. You can open both the front and back doors so that even if the air comes in, it can still escape.But should only open when outside is dry and sunny.

4. Drying clothes

In addition to the inconvenience of a sticky house, damp weather also makes it difficult to dry clothes.If possible, buy a clothes dryer, take your clothes to the laundromat, or use a hair dryer to dry them quickly. It is best to dry children's clothes and underwear thoroughly before wearing them.

You should also limit washing on humid days and avoid drying clothes with a fan because it will only cause more condensation.

5. Unplug electronics as usual

Damp air is the leading culprit affecting the lifespan of electronic devices. Instead of pulling out as usual, letStaying in standby mode will help the power source in the machine to continuously operate and not get damp.

These days, you should also tidy up your belongings as much as possible. As soon as the humidity is gone, wash the blankets, bedding, and especially clean the children's toys. For moldy walls, use the following measures to clean them.

Simple way to clean mold on house walls after damp weather:

How to get rid of mold in the bathroom:

Tips to dry clothes faster with a hair dryer:

According to VNE