A common problem in the home throughout the winter is condensation - which can create mould in nooks and crannies.
Water droplets on windows can cause damp and mould, which in turn can create health issues for those living within the home, reports Manchester Evening News.
Condensation can often occur when the heating goes on and it's cold outside, meaning the warm air collides with the cold surfaces in the home - such as windows.
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However, a Tesco shopper has shared how she uses a cheap item to prevent this from happening. Natasha Murfin, 35, had been passed the trick down from her grandparents, who lived in a caravan and used it regularly.
The mum has said that placing table salt in paper cups near the window sills during the night can stop condensation. Natasha bought 1.5kg of cooking salt from Tesco for £1.75 and 15 paper cups for just £1.15, costing her just £3 in total.
The 35-year-old swears by this tip, and says it is a cost-effective alternative to a dehumidifier. Since using the method, Natasha said she hasn't had condensation once.
Natasha said: "I can't afford a dehumidifier in every room so I thought, even if it doesn't work, it's only about £3 - I may as well give it a go. It worked an absolute treat.
"I put one cup per windowpane in every room in the house. I only half fill the cups with salt, and I shake them every morning to check the salt isn't sticking together.
"The windows used to drip with condensation, and we would have to wipe them every morning with a squeegee. Since using the salt trick, we haven't had to wipe them once."
She also added that you could also be thrifty by drying out the used, damp salt in the oven. Natasha added: "We've had the salt out for five days now and it's still soft. If the salt becomes hard and damp, it's time to replace it."
Salt is one of the most absorbent natural products available, helping to combat moisture around the home. Experts say once the salt has blackened or becomes wet, it means it has reached its maximum level of saturation and should be changed.
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