I line dry most of our laundry. My husband gets nosebleeds in the winter. To solve both, I started putting a load on the rack in our bedroom before he goes to bed. That provides just enough moisture in the bedroom air that he does not have nosebleeds on nights that laundry is hanging (only on nights its not). By morning, the laundry is usually about dry.
I used to put the drying rack up in our master bathroom tub. But, by moving it into our bedroom, it helps him out.
I mentioned this to a coworker. She laughed at me but tried it, and said it worked for her at night too.
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Your idea to help your husband's nose bleed problem is a good one. When I was a child, I had continuing problems with flus and colds and difficult associated coughing. Our old country doctor recommended my parents wash towels and blankets with regular detergent and then rewash with nothing added. My parents hung the towels and blankets every night in my bedroom for weeks at a time.
Note, however, that some people (especially children) may react to or develop a sensitivity to the amount of laundry detergent, fabric softener, etc., used in washing. Breathing even small amounts of detergent or softener every nite for a time may result in additional problems.
Love this, and thanks kindly for the idea! To add a few more? Turn off the dishwasher as soon as it's done the wash cycle, open the door to let things air dry and allow humidity to escape (saves a bit on the power bill, too). We also leave the bathroom door open when showering instead of turning on the fan to vent humidity outdoors. Again, this saves a bit on the power bill yet helps keep the much-needed humid air in the house.
Cheers,
Rose Anne (in Calgary, Canada)
Why not just buy a humidifier. The small ones for a baby's room. Then your husband will not have nosebleeds on any night!
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