40p hack ‘works a treat’ at getting rid of condensation on windows and ‘keeps them dry for months’
GETTING rid of condensation on your windows can be a bit of a chore, just as you think you’ve solved the problem it’s back and worse than ever before.
But one woman has found a bargain trick to keep her windows clear, and it only cost her 40p.
She took to the Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks to share the hack she discovered on the same page.
“Thank you ever so much to whoever said to put a plate of salt on the windowsill for condensation.
“I was shocked. It really does work. No more wiping windows in the morning,” she raved.
It turns out she wasn’t the only one who was a fan of the bargain trick.
Someone else commented on her post: “My mum and dad used to do it when they left their static caravan empty over the winter, worked a treat.”
A second agreed: “We have done this for years in holiday homes for when they close for the winter to help keep them dry for months on end.
“Big bowl half full in each room buying the cheapest salt. Also used cheap cat litter and you could fill old socks and put on windowsill.”
The best part is you can buy salt for as little as 40p in shops like Sainsbury’s and Asda.
It’s important to keep windows free from condensation, since it can lead to more problems, including mould.
During the colder winter months, windows are often the coldest surfaces indoors and the air inside is warmer and holds more moisture than it does outside.
Simply put, condensation happens when the air outside it colder than the air inside.
Although condensation on it’s own isn’t dangerous or harmful to your health, if the problem persists it can damage window frames and surrounding walls, even causing mould.
Other ways to tackle condensation this winter
Keep curtains open – even at night
“One of the biggest advantages of curtains during the colder months is their ability to stop draughts from entering the home,” interior experts at Make My Blinds said.
“However, they also stop the windows they’re covering from being heated by the central heating, which in turn, can lead to condensation, so try and keep curtains open during the night, especially if you have blinds to use for privacy.”
Dry clothes outside
Although it’s not always possible, you can still dry your clothes outside during the colder months, as long as it’s not raining.
Drying clothes on an airer or radiator can cause moisture to be released into the air, which causes condensation – but if that’s your only option try leaving them in a room with the windows open instead.
You can close the door to the room so the cool breeze doesn’t spread.
Try a dehumidifier
There’s a dehumidifier for just about every price point, and although it might be an investment, it’s one that’s probably well worth it.
Most dehumidifiers work much like a tumble dryer, extracting moisture from the air by drawing warm, damp air inside and releasing drier air back into the space.
At the same time, the condensation is collected in a tank, which the user can then empty.
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