Dry air in home - Page 2

D Kay · ‎04-20-2010

I have a gas stove and I would not feel comfortable leaving a burner on all day.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I think you'll be very happy with that one.

About the permanent filter...

It does need to be cleaned once in while. Once a month I take it out and place it in a bowl of vinegar for 30 minutes and then rinse it well under running water. The filter is there to keep mold and bacteria (if any) from going into the air.

Trailrun23 · ‎05-31-2022

We have one by Homedics we use in our bedroom. From Costco. They sell several different brands and sizes you can check out on their website.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

I have no concerns about having a simmer pot on a low setting on my electric stove during the day and will continue doing what I've always done before I buy yet another plug in appliance.

If I had a gas stove, I would bring my simmer pot to a boil for a few minutes to get the water very hot, then turn the heat down for maybe 20 minutes, then turn the heat off. I would repeat that 1-2x more before bedtime.

Your electric bill each month covers everything you have plugged into an electrical socket in your house, period. What I'm paying for heating my simmer pot on the stove 8-10 hours a day is probably less than what I pay to have 4 TV's, washer, dryer, lamps, computer, printer, clock radio, etc. plugged in all day every day, whether they are on or not.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

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@RedTop wrote:
Why not put a simmer pot on your stove and add cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, citrus peels, etc. to add both scent and moisture? That's what I'm doing to help with dry, stuffy noses and static electricity.

@RedTop I'm trying this out today. Our grandson's wife made everyone a jar of this and gave them as Christmas gifts. I'm excited to try it out.

For dry stuffy nose, I have been putting olive oil in my nose and it seems to be helping. I put in a light layer with a cotton tip.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

@jubilant

Don't let it boil over! Get it to boiling so you get the first smells, then lower the heat so that it stays hot and simmers, but not boils. On my electric stove that means the dial is on 3. I have to add more water about every 1 1/2 to 2 hours.