How to Create a Steam Tent Over a Stove

The steam tent is a fast and easy solution for congestion. The tent traps and forces steam through your system as you breathe. It helps break up mucus and clear your nose and throat. The steam tent is not a cure for sinus congestion, but it does provide comfort without any additional side effects. The process requires a basic kitchen pot and a method of trapping the steam. The stove is ideal for a steam tent because it requires little effort to heat the water.

Things You'll Need

• Pot
• Water
• Towel
• Stove

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill a cooking pot with water and place the pot on the stove. Turn the heat to high and wait for the water to boil.

• 2

  Remove the boiling water from the stove and turn off the burner. Standing directly over the burner is dangerous and may cause an accidental burn.

• 3

  Drape a towel over your head. Cover your neck and entire head with the towel. Hold your head over the pot and breathe in the steam. Adjust the towel as necessary to ensure the steam is trapped around your face.