With the winter fast approaching, many householders across the UK will no doubt be opening their curtains each morning only to be greeted with a thin layer of condensation on their window.
Although the fog will eventually evaporate naturally, letting this happen can lead to other home problems - with moisture being released into the air creating a hive for mould to breed.
But there are ways to prevent all of this from happening - with one home expert recently going as far as compiling a list of top tricks to tackle condensation this winter.
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The Mirror reports that Evan Jones explained a number of things you can do to banish water from the window pane - with some costing as little as 80p to carry out, while others are completely free of charge.
A bathroom design expert from the Bathroom Supastore, Evan said that one of the most simple and effective ways of reducing natural condensation is to ensure good air circulation in rooms prone to mould. While this means moving furniture away from walls and stripping draft-proofing measures, it's an easy trick to get things started.
He said: "Keeping the air flowing in your home is going to minimise the chance of mould growth. Moving furniture away from your walls, keeping air vents unobstructed and not overfilling your cupboards are going to improve the airflow in your home.
"You should not draft-proof rooms that are prone to damp, by doing so you are decreasing the airflow in your bathroom which will lead to condensation and damp forming."
The expert also suggested doing as much as you can to minimise moisture accruing throughout the home - especially if you're prone to drying clothes on airers. Putting your washing mashing on for one extra spin can aid in stripping clothes of excess moisture, which in turn means that liquid won't be released into the air in your house.
Evan, added: "Although tumble driers can be expensive with the cost of living right now, using one will decrease the amount of moisture in your home if you have the venting set up correctly."
When it comes to actually cleaning your windows, Evan has shared an extra tip that won't break the bank in the form of a squeegee. These should be used to push the water off the window and onto a towel, so it doesn't have time to evaporate into the air.
You can spend money on a window vacuum for this, but all you really need is a simple squeegee, which Asda sells for just 80p.
Evan said: "To remove the condensation quickly and cheaply wipe down the surface of the window with the squeegee. When all of the moisture is in one area, wipe it over with an old towel to remove it."
The bathroom specialist also said that you could benefit from a dehumidifier that will help draw moisture out of the air. While electric dehumidifiers can be expensive and noisy to run, you can pick up interior dehumidifiers that can sit on your window sill to soak up condensation.
A four-pack of lavender-scented dehumidifiers will cost you £4 from Asda - making them £1 each.
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