During the rainy season, the house often develops a strong odor and a musty smell.

Especially because of the hot and humid environment, bacteria and mold tend to grow easily.

This can cause allergic and skin diseases, so how should we manage indoor humidity?

◇ Put a green tea bag in the shoe rack to remove moisture from wet shoes

Mold and bacteria are mainly found in damp kitchens and bathrooms, as well as in shoe cabinets where shoes contaminated with external dirt are stored.

First, when using items such as scrubbers, cutting boards, and rubber gloves in the kitchen, they should be thoroughly dried in the sunlight.

It can prevent mold and bacteria from proliferating.

The bathroom drain and toilet in the restroom are prone to mold and bacteria growth due to the presence of water stains.

Therefore, cleaning once a week with disinfectant vinegar or baking soda is necessary.

If mold has formed on tile joints, spray a mixture of water with baking soda or bleach and scrub with a brush to remove it.

 

When your shoes get wet in the rain, wipe off the moisture, dry them, and then put them in the shoe cabinet to prevent mold and bacteria growth.

Drying green tea bags and placing them in the shoe cabinet can eliminate moisture and odors.

Additionally, placing newspaper on the shoe rack floor can remove moisture and prevent mold growth.

Turning on the fan helps to ventilate and reduce humidity.

Turning on a fan or air conditioner also helps with humidity control.

This is because air movement creates a ventilation effect.

Especially after cooking food or taking a shower, turn on the exhaust fan.

Opening windows, front doors, and bathroom doors can reduce indoor humidity.

When drying damp laundry indoors, you must turn on a fan.

At this time, turning on the fan facing outward enhances the dehumidification effect.

Growing plants that absorb moisture is also effective

Using plants to purify the air and regulate humidity is also an effective method.

If you place a large-leaved, broad-leaved foliage plant native to tropical regions in the living room, the leaves

The pores on the back (small openings connecting plant epidermal tissue and the external atmosphere) or

The roots and stems absorb pollutants and regulate humidity.

Helpful plants include bamboo, Taiwan rubber trees, dracaenas, palm trees, and polystichums.

In the bathroom, plants that thrive on moisture such as syngonium, pineapple family, purslane family, fern family, and spathiphyllum are suitable. Placing them in other humid areas outside the bathroom can also be beneficial.