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I literally just have some planting trays with a half-inch of gravel that I pour water into every couple of days. Works wonders, is cheap, and easy to clean. E
by probablypower 5y ago
I literally just have some planting trays with a half-inch of gravel that I pour water into every couple of days.
Works wonders, is cheap, and easy to clean. Evaporation happens for free if you let it.
- lupire 5y agoMaybe works for one small location, but that doesn't put nearly enough water in the air for common humidifier use cases of a gallon a day or more.
- zionic 5y agoThis seems crazy to me. I have to dehumidify my home to keep it at 35%. Humidity is a constant battle. I couldn’t imagine paying to dump water in my air and promote mold.
- swebs 5y agoThe recommended humidity level is 40-60%.
- splithalf 5y agoDry mucus membranes makes you more susceptible to a number of respiratory problems. If you have mold, everyone does to some extent, drying it out will just make the health problems worse as it aerosolizes the mold. Mold aside, for optimal health a level between 40-60% is advised. Allergy sufferers are especially sensitive to this.
- sokoloff 5y agoThis is very climate dependent. New Orleans or Miami will have much more natural humidity than Boulder or even Boston in the winter.