One common problem in the household during the winter is condensation - which can create damp and mould within.
Water droplets on windows can cause damp and mould, which in turn can create health issues for those living within the home. Condensation can develop when hot air reaches cold surfaces in the home, like windows.
However, one avid Tesco shopper has revealed how she uses a couple of budget items to eradicate damp from the home, passed down to her from her grandparents, reports Manchester Evening News. Natasha Murfin, 35, shared that her grandparents swore by this tip while living in a caravan.
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The mum has said that placing table salt in paper cups near the window sills during the night can stop condensation - preventing health issues arising. All you need is salt and paper cups - which Natasha purchased from Tesco for just £3 in total.
The 35-year-old has hailed this tip as fool-proof, and says it is a cost-effective way to prevent damp and mould without splashing the cash for 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."
Natasha also added that drying out the used salt in the oven could even save more money. She 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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