We all know how the air can get super dry during those cold, winter months. Dry air can affect everything from your skin, eyes, throat, hair, lips, even seasonal allergies and illnesses. Keeping a humidifier in your home is an easy way to solve the dry air issue at home. But what if you don’t have a humidifier at home? Well, you can just use your slow cooker, commonly known by the brand name, Crock-Pot.

Yes, it’s true! A slow cooker can actually serve as a humidifier in your home, and it’s extremely easy to do. So if you have a slow cooker and you’re looking for some fresh air in your home this winter, here’s what to do:

 

slow cooker giving off steam
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Step 1: Fill it with water, set it on “high”

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