A BATHROOM expert has revealed a 79p hack to banish condensation from your windows.
Now that summer is well and truly behind us, you may have noticed that the cold weather has caused condensation to start to appear on your windows.
Condensation occurs when warm, moist air comes into contact with a cold surface, causing the water vapour in the air to condense into liquid water.
This can then lead to mould growth on walls and ceilings, which can cause a wide variety of health problems, including asthma and rashes.
It can also cause damage to your home and furniture, so it’s best to find the root cause of the issue, and fix it.
A simple thing you can do to get rid of condensations is open your windows, especially when you are having a shower.
George Holland, bathroom expert from Victorian Plumbing, said: “Opening windows in your bathroom is an easy way to prevent your bathroom fogging up as the steam will simply flow right out of the window.”
If you have two windows on opposite sides of your house, you should open them at the same time to allow for cross ventilation.
However, with the icy temperatures we are currently facing in the UK, this is not always ideal.
If your not keen on opening windows, another thing you can use to stop condensation is white vinegar.
Make a mixture with half vinegar and half water, and using a cloth, apply it to your windows,
Then, wipe it off, to make sure there are no streaks.
White vinegar is super cheap, and can be picked up from B&M for as little as 79p.
George said: “This should work for just under a week and is one of the cheapest options.
“However it may leave a smell for about an hour after application so you may want to squeeze some lemons or limes into the mix to get a nice aroma.”
The expert also recommended making sure to cover up pans when cooking, to stop the steam from fogging up windows.
And when showering or cooking, you should always use an extractor fan if you have one.
Drying clothes indoors can also lead to condensation, so it’s a good idea to either dry them outside, or, if it’s raining, get a de-humidifier to suck moisture out of the air.
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