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Would it be ok to purchase a gently used humidifier. rainy season on and my son and i are asthmatic. is there a natural way to dehumidify? low cost
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Humidifier: You can purchase a used humidifier but make sure you clean it with lysol to kill any accumulated molds. You can use Calcium Chloride or calcium silica for dehumidification. Both are highly hygroscopic
Answered 6/24/2014
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