DIY Humidifiers for Homemade Humidity

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1. Boil more water

Simple steps like cooking more food on the stove can help keep things relatively humid. And if you’re a tea drinker, heat your water in a pot or kettle on the stove (instead of the microwave), as this releases plenty of steam into the air. When water reaches its boiling point, it begins to release steam and evaporate back into the atmosphere.

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2. Decorate with flower vases

Flower vases are a great home “humidifier” because naturally, we place flowers in the sunniest spots of the house. This exposure to sunlight helps to speed up the evaporation of the water in the vases. If you want to decorate with vases full of flowers as a way to add humidity in your home, the flowers in the water can even be fake.

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2. Decorate with flower vases

Fake flower may be a good option if you have flower allergies or are looking for a more sustainable or affordable option. Put flower holders on windowsills or sunny tables to increase the humidity of your house. Replace the water regularly to avoid buildup in the water.

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3. Bring more plants into your home

In order to survive, plants must take in water through the roots.  However, not all of the water absorbed by the plant is used — instead, most of it is evaporated back out through the leaves in a process called transpiration.

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3. Bring more plants into your home

The more houseplants you set up around the house, the higher the overall air humidity will be.  Plus, you’ll also have the added benefit of enjoying cleaner air.

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4. Get creative with water bowls

Take a small decorative bowl and fill it almost to the top with water. Place it out of the way on a table or shelf and it will slowly evaporate over time. Hint: If you place a crystal bowl filled with water in the sunlight, you might even have the chance to enjoy a midday light show, thanks to the light refraction.

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5. Take advantage of vents and radiators

Placing small bowls of water on top of heating floor grates can help add some extra humidity back into the air during the winter months. If you have an old school (nonelectric) radiator with a flat surface, you can also place a small bowl of water on top of the radiator unit.

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5. Take advantage of vents and radiators

Just be mindful and use heat-safe bowls to avoid melted plastic, breaking glass, or spills.

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6. Shower with the door open

You can take advantage of a steamy shower by cracking the bathroom door open as much as possible. If your shower is hot enough, this steam will likely seep into the adjacent rooms, giving them a boost of humidity. Just be sure not to leave your bathroom vent on or it will wick away all that moisture.

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7. Save your bath water

Once you’re done in the bath, don’t dump the water right away. Allowing it to cool completely will release the remainder of that water vapor back into the air.  Plus, if you’re someone who enjoys using aromatherapy during your baths, this will help to release the essential oil vapor into the atmosphere.

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8. Put your dishwasher to use

During the wash cycle of your dishwasher, steam will be released into the atmosphere as the dishes are cleaned.  For the drying cycle, cracking the dishwasher door and allowing your dishes to air dry will increase the humidity of the surrounding air as the steam escapes.

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9. Skip the clothes dryer

While it’s easy to throw the laundry in the dryer and call it a day, you can use those damp clothes to increase humidity.  Once the clothes have been washed, simply hang them on a drying rack to dry. As they dry, they’ll release the water back into the atmosphere and help to increase the humidity.

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10. Host a fish tank or mini aquarium

Water evaporation is a natural part of the life cycle of an aquarium or fish tank, which can help to passively increase the humidity in the surrounding air.  As a bonus, fish tanks and aquariums can be easily decorated to enhance the overall aesthetic of your home, especially if you’re going for those feng shui vibes.

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