2007-01-18 01:34:21 · 17 answers · asked by aziz m 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First, look into why the room is humid. Is it a bathroom or other room with water or steam going on in it? Could there be a leak? Is it a poorly insulated room, and the outdoor environment is very humid (Is where you live typically a humid place)? Is it a room with good air circulation and AC/heat used in it regularly (which helps keep humidity levels down)? Is it a basement?
For cheap fixes, look into those things first. The 'why' something is humid has to be realized first, then appropriate measures can be taken.
2007-01-18 01:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Cheap Dehumidifier
2016-10-02 23:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE:
Humid room - Is there a cheap way to dehumidify without buying a dehumidifier?
2015-08-04 08:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the air circulate by opening all the widows. Don't dry clothes indoors. Put a pot of salt by the window. All of these will help, but to be honest, none of them compare to actually buying a dehumidifier. I'm sure you could get one in the sales at B&Q or something. I used to live in a flat where we got a lot of condensation and damp, and the only really effective thing was a dehumidifier. It's definately worth getting one because otherwise the humidity will cause damage to your house and mould will grow. It's not very good for you either.
2007-01-18 01:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by Wafflebox 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
whatever you do, do not buy those shitey chrystals you see advertised because they do nothing.
Yes, ventilate the room. But you should also be thinking of buying a dehumidifier because they are wonderful things, well worth the money. They are really good at this time of year.
2007-01-18 01:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can get a small dehumidifier on ebay cheap. Here's a direct link
2007-01-18 08:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jim m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is January, so unless you live pretty far south it's cold this time of year. Check your furnace. Many have built-in humidifiers with the ability to set the level of humidity.
If you're in a warmer climate, air conditioning removes moisture from the air.
2007-01-18 12:24:36 · answer #7 · answered by Rick K 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They make a product now that pulls the misture out of a room. Can't remmeber who makes it however. Look on the cleaning supplies isle at Walmart. It wills like a flower pot and is composed of some sort of crystals.
2007-01-18 01:40:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Open windows, turn on ceiling and floor fans. Circulate some air.
2007-01-22 01:20:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a large bag of salt
Pierce it a few times on one side. (small holes)
Place in a tin with hole facing up.
Place in said room.
2007-01-18 01:44:43 · answer #10 · answered by Laird John Meredith 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋