DIY humidifier to combat dry air

Anyone can afford this water vaporiser

Submitted by: Alfred Hellmüller, Bern, Switzerland

Online since: 16/03/2010,

Winter usually means cold weather, central heating and dry air. The result: you keep catching colds. You could buy an electric humidifier or vaporiser to remedy the situation and keep a power station busy in the process, or find a cheaper and more efficient alternative.

The simple solution: attach a few yoghurt pots or other plastic containers to the radiator, fill them with water, and let the water evaporate naturally. But how can this be done? Glueing them on is not a good solution, because you’ll want to remove everything again in the spring. Drilling holes into a radiator and using screws is probably not a good idea either ... My solution: super magnets!

The magnets securely attach the containers to the radiator. The water in the containers quickly reaches the temperature of the radiator and begins to actively evaporate. If the containers are simply placed on top of the radiator, evaporation is not nearly as effective. The humidity rises to around 60%, which improves overall well-being. The best part: you may NEVER catch a cold again!

Don’t forget: Top up with water regularly.

Tip: Add a few drops of fragrance to the water.

Cost:

A few strong neodymium magnets (e.g. ring magnets R-19-09-06-N)
A few yoghurt pots, butter tubs or beverage cartons (free; food items are covered by the kitchen budget)