A cleaning fan has shared the rather unusual method they follow in order to help prevent their windows at home from getting condensation during winter – and you just need two items
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Many people will likely be struggling with condensation dripping on their windows over the winter months, as you heat up your home during the colder temperatures. Condensation occurs when water vapour in the air deposits on surfaces at a lower temperature – like the glass on your windows.
If you are finding yourself waking up to see your windows all wet and your frames gradually getting damp and mouldy, then one Mrs Hinch cleaning fan might have a solution for you, albeit a rather unusual one. Writing on a Mrs Hinch fan page on Facebook, a woman asked for help tackling her condensation problem.
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Posting in a Facebook group, the woman, named Kymberly, explained that she was having an issue with condensation on all of the windows at the front of her home and described it as being “quite bad”.
She wrote: “Window condensation… how do you all manage to wake up every morning without it.
“It’s on every window at the front of my house and it’s quite bad. Buying a dehumidifier for each room isn’t an option either.”
A number of people responded to the post sharing tips and tricks for Kymberly to help reduce the issue. But one of the most affordable and interesting responses came from a woman named Hannah, who recommended she try getting some cat litter and a sock – items many people may already have in their houses.
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Hannah explained: “I know this sounds crazy, but… pop cat litter into old socks and tie at the top, it’s cheap and lasts for ages.
“We use this in our old campervan too, works a treat.”
And Hannah wasn’t the only one to suggest this rather unusual hack for stopping windows getting condensation.
The idea was seconded by Linda, who agreed: “Buy a bag of cat litter, fill socks with it and place it on each window sill.
“It will draw in the moisture.”
She added that you should change the cat litter every month to keep it working and fresh.
This could cost those who wish to give it a go as little as £1.85 to try, which is the price of Asda’s Just Essentials cat litter.
While this cat litter tip may be a helpful trick, it’s important to remember that having good ventilation is one of the most crucial factors when dealing with condensation, so be sure to open windows or use extractor fans when cooking and showering.
Keeping your house heated evenly might also help, as you could find that if one room is much colder than the rest, it can lead to condensation and damp problems in that area.
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