I never turn the heating on & wash my dishes in cold water to save money, a $14 buy keeps me warm but there’s a problem
FOR one woman, fighting her rising heat bills was worth the efforts she went to stay warm.
As a result of her commitment to keeping her expenses low, however, an unexpected problem developed in her home.
Iryna (@irisssskai) shared all the methods she used to stay cozy without turning her heat on.
She explained that she was always vigilant about saving money on bills: "I even only turn on the hot water when I take a shower," she said.
Other ways she attempted to conserve included washing her dishes with cold water, which allowed her to pay less on her water bill.
Even when the cold gets below freezing, she's managed to find frugal ways to survive without turning the heat on.
Throwing on a jacket, the content creator added hot water rubber bottles, $14, inside her coat for instant warmth.
"I always wear hot water bottles and a heated vest," she said.
In bed, Iryna is extra toasty thanks to the help of an electric blanket.
Although all seemed to be going well for the thrifty budgeter, she stumbled across an issue she didn't see coming.
"There is one problem, I have mold in my house," she said.
People advised her to go against her efforts occasionally to protect her health.
"Turn the heating on to get rid of the mold, this is a health risk," said one commenter.
"You need to have the heating and hot water on to prevent mold and to stop the pipes from freezing when it gets cold," said another.
Although the advice was well-intentioned, Iryna explained that the main issue was that she couldn't afford to heat her home.
"But then I won't be able to pay my bills," she said.
One viewer dished out a helpful piece of advice that didn't require turning up the heat.
"Condensation can be removed by raising the room temperature or lowering the moisture content…dehumidifiers available on eBay," they said.
