IT'S safe to say that there’s an autumn chill in the air, making it time to start thinking about hauling out the big coats, shaking off the winter blankets, and, most importantly, thinking of ways to keep your home cosy.
One of the problems that lots of people deal with in the winter is annoying condensation on their windows, causing dampness and bringing in the cold.
Even worse, a build up of moisture can even result in mould developing - and no one wants that!
It comes about when the warm, humid air inside your home contacts the cool, frosty glass – water vapour deposits on the surface, and you get that annoying steamed up and damp effect.
But if this is something you struggle with, fear not: canny fans of cleaning whizz Mrs Hinch have shared some fantastic methods for banishing the annoyance.
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In the 330k-strong Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, home buffs rushed to offer advice to a member struggling with excessive moisture in their house.
And the best part is you don’t even need to splash out on an expensive dehumidifier – in fact, neither of the tips will cost you a penny.
Writing in the group, one participant complained: “Getting condensation in conservatory and house windows. Black mould is starting to appear at places…”
Their post quickly racked up dozens of comments from helpful group members offering their failsafe tips for banishing condensation for good.
According to some of the cleaning gurus, the answer is as simple as placing a dish of salt on window sills.
“Bowls of salt near windows really does help,” one advised, with her comment being backed up by multiple other group members.
It’s because salt has absorption properties, which means it can bind to moisture and soak it up, stopping it from depositing on your cold windows.
But some other users had an even simpler trick – making sure that you open the windows a crack whenever you can to allow the moisture to escape.
One member suggested: “Open them for 5 mins when it’s not snowing or raining and stand there until you shut them.”
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Another backed her up, writing: “Only for 10 mins [twice] a day. You need fresh air in there sometimes anyway and it needs to blow through. Put the heating on low too so saves pipes freezing at least and maybe takes chill off and helps condensation.”
This can be especially useful at night, as it allows the warm, moist air you breathe out to leave the room rather than gather at the window and cause dampness.
What’s more, some houses even have a handy window air vent at the top which allows controlled ventilation, removing the moist air without making the place too chilly.
If condensation is something you really struggle with, it might be worth considering getting them installed in areas that seem the worst affected.
If you’re looking for more tips to keep your humble abode toasty over the colder months, it’s worth checking out this helpful influencer’s simple tips to ensure that you’re not racking up sky-high energy bills.
With a few simple changes such as moving your objects away from the radiator and adding tin foil behind your heater, you can ensure you’re really making the most out of all the warmth in your home.
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