AS the weather takes a turn, many of us will be starting to experience annoying condensation gathering on our windows.
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 irritating steamed up and damp effect.
And if it’s something affecting your home you shouldn’t ignore it: a build up of moisture can even result in mould developing - and no one wants that!
But some Facebook users have come up with a rather unusual way to keep the condensation at bay: investing in houseplants that are notorious for sucking moisture out of the air.
In the Gardening UK Facebook page, a user wrote: “Has anyone had spider or snake plants and are they any good? I need something to help with the condensation in my house and [read that] they will help.”
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Spider or snake plant
And according to group members, if you’re looking for an easy way to solve the issue you want to opt for a spider or snake plant.
“Spider and snake plants are the best,” one wrote. “They’re super easy to grow, I have about three or four and I haven’t had any condensation.”
Another wrote: “My conservatory and bedrooms are full of these plants and I never have condensation on my windows, but the rest of the bedroom where I don’t have any I do, so I think it’s probably working.”
Even the experts agree, with one expert telling Woman & Home that spider plants “not only absorb moisture but are also known to purify and improve indoor air by removing pollutants, which can indirectly contribute to maintaining a healthier indoor environment with less condensation.”
Spider and snake plants are particularly great, because they require so little attention – they do prefer bright light but it’s not too important, and only need occasional watering.
Peace lilies, Boston ferns and azaleas
Other plants which are known to act as natural dehumidifiers include peace lilies, Boston ferns and azaleas.
Peace lilies are tropical plants that originally survived on forest floors, where they received little sunlight but lots of moisture and humidity.
In the right conditions, peace lilies produce white to off-white flowers starting in the early summer and continue to bloom throughout the year.
Boston ferns also love tropical conditions,and according to Gardeners' World they like "a bright spot that's out of direct sun".
Boston ferns also love humidity, "so put it in a steamy bathroom or mist the leaves a couple of times a week".
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Moisture is also very important for indoor azaleas and cooler temperatures help the flowers last longer.
If you’re looking for more easy ways to prevent condensation in your home, check out these easy and free hacks to get rid of excess moisture.
According to fans of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch, it’s as simple as placing a bowl of salt near to the affected window, so the mineral can suck up all the excess water vapour.
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