As the colder months roll in, many households are left scratching their heads as to how to tackle their windows being smothered in condensation.
This can occur when the wet air outside interacts with the cold surface of the windows that creates smaller water droplets. Homeowners and tenants are less likely to ventilate the house due to the drop in temperature outside.
Unfortunately this leads to a lack of ventilation which makes window areas ideal for condensation and damp to prosper. This can lead to a number of health problems.
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But some handy tips have been shared by cleaning gurus online on how to rid the home of wet windows. What constantly popped up was the use of salt to tackle the problem, the Daily Record reports.
The method was discussed in a Mrs Hinch Facebook group after someone asked for advice on their condensation problem. They posted : "Guys any recommendations for keeping condensation and damp at bay at this time of year? Especially on and above windows."
Some users suggested using a dehumidifier or staying vigilant with wiping off the condensation as it pops up each morning. But the best and probably cheapest was to use the spare salt sitting in kitchen cupboards.
Placing salt in a dish and putting it in front of the windowsill was a common solution, with one person saying: "Salt works wonders."
Another agreed: "Put a bowl of salt out, it absorbs the moisture", while a third said: "Salt in a dish on windowsill, cheap and it works."
It seemed as though a few people have been having this issue with condensation, and one Mrs Hinch fan was quick to praise the salt tip in her own post.
She said: "Thank you ever so much who said to put a plate of salt on the windowsill for condensation. I was shocked. It really does work. No more wiping windows in the morning."
This post saw hundreds of avid cleaners tagging their friends and family, with even more people agreeing that the simple tip had worked wonders for them.
"Yes it does work. I don't have a condensation problem anymore", one happy Mrs Hinch fan said.
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