As the weather outside gets colder and the heating inside gets turned on, condensation collects on our windows.
Condensation occurs when water in the warm air hits a cold pane of glass and turns to liquid.
If too much water gathers on the surface, you can end up with mould, which can be dangerous to your health if the problem isn’t solved.
One woman who had this very problem took to Facebook to ask for advice.
Sophie Randell made her plea for help in the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips group where she said she’s having condensation issues after moving into a new rented property.
She said: “Just moved into a rented property and without a fail every day the windows have condensation like this, I’ve tried the little (humidifier) pots shown in the picture to help but it’s made zero difference.
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“Any advice on how to stop this would be brill! It even leaks water onto the window seal some days from how much condensation there is.”
Group members rushed to share their tips, tricks and advice in the comments in the hopes of fixing Sophie’s problem, with the most popular suggestion being salt, which costs only 27p in Asda for a large pot.
One person said: “Put salt in a bowl on the window sill. It will draw the damp to it.”
“I’d recommend that too,” wrote another.
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Buying a humidifier was another popular option – but instead of splashing out on one right on top of Christmas, a third commented: “Grab a big plastic tub and make your own dehumidifier by putting cat litter or salt or even sugar in it – anything that will absorb moisture.”
A few people suggested that she open her windows in the morning for an hour or so and put the heating on, and this should sort the problem right out. If you find this makes the house too cold, you could just open them for five minutes a few times a day.
Others also urged Sophie not to dry her clothes inside either, as this can make the problem worse.
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