Author: Shashank Shukla
Global News Daily
Dry and cold winds blowing during winter season become a challenge for us. Especially when there are children and elders in the house. They may become vulnerable to cold due to weak immunity.
Usually we use heaters or fireplaces to avoid cold. Use of fireplace increases pollution in the house and electricity consumption from the heater increases. Use of both is also harmful for health.
With its use, moisture from the environment is eliminated and the mucus membrane of the nose dries up. Because of this the membrane is not able to protect us from viruses and bacteria and we fall ill.
However, by adopting some easy and effective tips, we can keep the house warm and take care of the budget along with health.
So today we news of need I will know that-
Question- How to seal the house in cold weather?
Answer- During cold weather, the rooms of the house become very cold. In these rooms, the cold winds blowing from outside keep coming in from under the windows and doors of the house. The rooms on the outer side of the house are cooler. The elders of the house usually live in these rooms. In such a situation, we can adopt many methods to protect them from cold. Let us understand these methods through graphics.
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from weather stripping
Weather stripping is installed around the edges of doors and windows. These are made of plastic, foam or rubber. Through this the gaps in doors and windows can be filled. V-type weather strips are installed on the side of a door or window and work to prevent wind from coming inside. Foam weather stripping has an adhesive backing on one side and is extremely easy to apply.
Use draft stoppers, door sweep
Draft stoppers should be used to prevent cold air from escaping from the bottom of doors. Also, cold air can be stopped by installing cloth tubes and door sweeps. There are many types of door sweeps available in the market.
block wind from windows
Place plastic sheets on window glass. It blocks cold air by creating an extra layer. Also keep the windows closed through thermal curtains. These help in keeping the house warm. Double-pane windows or insulated glass units have gaps between the panes, keeping the inside of the windows from getting cold.
use a rug or carpet
If the floor is made of tiles or marble then more coolness spreads in the room. In such a situation, thick carpets can be spread on the floor. This will not only prevent cold but will also keep your feet warm. Also keep foot mats near the doors. It helps in blocking cold winds coming from outside.
put thick curtains
Curtains are not just for home decoration. Thermal or blackout curtains are thick and block cold air from getting in.
Question – How to maintain humidity inside the house?
Answer: To maintain humidity inside the house, avoid using heaters inside the room. Also use fireplace or bonfire outside the house. Due to this, the moisture inside the house gets eliminated and the oxygen also reduces. In such a situation a person can become ill.
Let us understand the ways of maintaining humidity in the house through graphic.
Let's understand the graphic in detail
Use of immersion rod and humidifier
Cold and dry air causes the skin, throat and eyes to dry out quickly. This can cause problems like cold and allergy. In such a situation, a humidifier should be used to maintain moisture inside the house. Also, the immersion rod can be used to vaporize water, which will increase the humidity in the room.
Increase humidity in home through plants
Money plant and peace lily can also be planted among indoor plants to increase humidity in the house. Along with maintaining moisture, these plants also provide fresh air. Leave the lid of the vessel open while cooking and keep the bathroom door open after bathing so that the steam can spread throughout the house.
Danger of fungus due to excess moisture
While increasing humidity, keep windows and doors closed, so that dry air from outside cannot come inside. However, excess moisture can lead to fungus. In such a situation, the humidity of the room can be measured with a hygrometer, which should not be more than 40-60%.
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