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1. Stop venting your bathroom
Yeah, that sounds backwards, but moisture is exactly what you need. Just run the fan once or twice a week to keep mildew from setting up camp. Free humidity without buying anything.
2. Put jars of water on your heating source
Put jars of water on your radiators or heating vents. Every time the heat kicks on, you get evaporation. It’s not fancy, but it works.
3. Get house plants
Plants are the best-looking option. They release moisture as they do their plant thing, and they don’t look like you’re trying to solve a problem (even though you are).
4. Simmer water with essential oils
If you want your house to smell good while you fix the air, simmer a small pot of water on the stove with cinnamon sticks, orange peels, or a few drops of essential oil. Keep it at the lowest heat so it steams without boiling away. Top it off every hour or you’ll burn your pot.
5. Spray curtains above heat vents
Spray your curtains above heat vents with water from a spray bottle. The heat dries them out and pushes moisture into the room. Or just put a tray of water near a vent and let physics do its thing.
