Everyone knows that heating devices dry out the air in houses and apartments, which is why not only indoor plants suffer.
But before using humidifiers, it would be a good idea to check the indicators. It is not necessary to buy special devices for this. You can get by with folk methods.
We will tell you how to check the air humidity in your apartment and house using an ordinary pine cone.
It is ideal to maintain normal air humidity. Exceeding it can lead to mold and mildew, which is harmful to health.
Dry air is harmful to the mucous membrane and leads to an exacerbation of health problems.
So, as has already been said, you can get a household hygrometer, or you can bring a pine cone after a walk in the forest.
How to proceed
We choose a pine or spruce cone, but only with closed scales.
We leave it in the desired room for about 5-7 days, and then evaluate the changes.
Dry air
In this case, the cone scales will open and stick out in different directions. You can safely buy a humidifier.
Humid air
If there are no significant changes with the cone or its scales, on the contrary, have closed more tightly than before, you need to think about how to reduce the humidity level.
There may be a problem with the ventilation or heating.
