Cost: $2 for bowl hack or $5–$13 for coat-hanger hack
Ceramic or metal bowl: $2–$10
Metal coat hanger: $1
Towel: $2
If the inside of your nose and your skin feel very dry after a day at work, the humidity in the building is likely very low. There are a few ways to increase humidity.
Use portable humidifiers if possible
If a humidifier isn’t an option, try these simple hacks:
Place ceramic or metal bowls of water over the heating vents or radiators
Place ceramic or metal bowls on sunny windowsills. Bend a metal coat hanger so it sits over the bowl and cover it with a damp towel. Stick the ends of the towel into the water
Higher humidity increases the size of virus particles causing the particles to fall onto surfaces that can be easily cleaned. Higher humidity (40%–60%) is also better for your body. It keeps your respiratory and immune systems working well, which helps you stay healthy