Cooler Tips: People often suggest adding alum to cooler water. In fact, adding alum to cooler water has many benefits, which few people know about. Let's explore them in this article.
Alum in Water: With summer at its peak, most people are using air coolers to cool their homes. Often, when the cooler is running, it emits a foul odor and mosquitoes begin to breed. Many people recommend adding alum to the cooler water to combat this problem. But do you know the real science behind it?
Alum isn't just a simple home remedy, it's also an effective way to purify water and extend the life of coolers. Let's understand in detail how alum works in cooler water and its benefits.
Eliminate water impurities
- Alum makes the dust and microscopic dirt particles present in the water heavy and settle down.
- Alum reduces the foul smell caused by moss and dirt accumulated in the cooler tank to a great extent.
- When the water is clean, the air passing through the cooler pads also feels fresher and cleaner.
Control mosquitoes and bacteria
- Mosquitoes are unable to lay their eggs in alum water, which reduces the risk of mosquitoes breeding in the cooler.
- It has natural disinfectant properties, which prevent the water from spoiling for a long time.
- Clean water means there will be less harmful bacteria in the room air, reducing the risk of infection.
Beneficial for the longevity of the cooler
- Alum reduces the effect of salinity in water, due to which white spots are less formed on the body of the cooler.
- When the dirt settles at the bottom of the tank, the cooler pump draws clean water, eliminating the risk of clogging.
- Adding alum to water reduces the salt layer on the cooler pads, making them last longer.
The right way to use it
- A small piece of alum (about 50 grams) is enough for a medium-sized cooler.
- Instead of throwing alum directly, it is better to tie it in a thin cloth and hang it in water.
- Do not add it in too much quantity and keep changing the cooler water every 4-5 days.
PC:Amar Ujala
