Winter is fast approaching in the UK and temperatures dropping each day. Many of us will be waking up each morning to see condensation on the windows.
This happens when the moist air comes into contact with the cold surface of the windows. As winter draws in, it's likely that we won't be opening windows as frequently.
Lack of ventilation is a prime condition for condensation. It also causes damp and mould to thrive on windows, sills and frames, which can cause health issues.
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However, there's a band of people with tried and tested methods at home that are here to help. Fans of Mrs Hinch, the popular cleaning guru and influencer, share their own tips online.
Fans post in a popular group on social media where 1.5 million members can share their own insights into tackling issues across the home. Whether it's help cleaning a mattress, issues with your fridge temperature or cleaning out your wood burner, there's always someone with a handy-cost effective solution.
So when one fan begged for some help with her windows, they were more than happy to help. "Advice needed please for what will help with the condensation on my windows," she asked.
"The vents and the windows are open but it drives the kids mad and it's freezing cold. Nothing seems to help."
There were hundreds of comments, each with their own suggestions and reactions from other group members. Here, we've found the few that went down the best:
Dehumidifier
One of the most popular suggestions, dehumidifiers can be bought in most high-street stores. Many praised the small, £1 ones from Poundland while others recommended this slightly more expensive one from Amazon for £14.
For those with the budget, electric dehumidifiers can cover a larger area. Many include 24-hour timers so they can be set to run during quieter times and turn off automatically after a set duration.
Cat litter
Definitely one of the more unusual hacks, many praised this cat litter technique as being perfect for smaller spaces such as the bathroom or the car. Put a small amount of cat litter to an old sock and tie tightly closed with an elastic band or ribbon.
The cat litter will absorb the moisture instead of it settling on your windows. Once it's absorbed all the water it can, it will become hard then you simply empty it out and refill.
"This has been a godsend for my car! Not a drop of water anywhere," said one very thrilled fan.
Salt
Adding a small amount of regular table salt to a dish or plate and leave it below the windows - be careful that blinds or curtains don't knock it or trail through or you'll have another mess to sort. Similar to the cat litter, the salt will absorb the water and harden as it goes, so make sure to check it and change it when needed.
One fan was particularly happy with this method, posting again to thank whoever had suggested it first. "Worked wonders for me, I was so shocked because it really does work! No more wiping windows in the morning".
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