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Rebecca Miller & Mya Bollan

Mrs Hinch fans share £1 hack to get rid of condensation and mould on windows

Condensation in your home is one of the leading causes of mould, especially during the winter months.

Mould and mildew thrive in a moist environments and can lead to damage in your property if left untreated.

Despite most homes having double or even triple glazing, water droplets can still gather on the inside of windows, reports The Express.

Condensation on windows during cold months can often result in patches of mould which can also significantly lower the price of your property when selling.

What's more, the mould can actually results in some serious health conditions such as respiratory problems, eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches and congested sinuses.

But how can you get rid of the extremely unsightly problem?

Condensation on windows can be a real problem, especially during winter months. (Getty)

Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch believe there is a products that can banish window condensation for good.

Kymberley Folliard posted to a Mrs Hinch fan’s cleaning group on Facebook: “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.”

Her call for help saw hundreds of Mrs Hinch fans reply with their suggestions.

Kayleigh Windsor recommended: “We've had this recently and I've found leaving windows on the latch all the time really helps. We've also bought some of the small dehumidifiers and have sat them on the windowsills.”

Many also suggested dehumidifiers but they can be expensive.

Chelsea Rose Evans, however, revealed how she uses small interior dehumidifiers, also known as “damp crystals” which can be purchased on Amazon.

She commented: “See them £1 or £2 dehumidifiers they work a treat!!

“I had this problem every morning without fail in my two bedroom apartment and put one of them on every windowsill and never got it again xx.”

The small damp crystal boxes can also be purchased from a range of high street retailers including B&M, Home Bargains, and Wilkos for less than £10.

Barbara Schlichcing said: “I had this problem in a house and someone gave me this tip and it works! Put a tiny drop of washing up liquid onto a cloth and rub over the condensation….. after a few minutes it disappears…”

Several cleaning fans suggested using a Karcher window cleaner to help suck up the moisture from the windows.

Karcher’s Window Vac WV 5 Plus N version is currently on sale for £64.99 instead of £94.99, that’s a 32 percent saving if you buy direct.

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