With the UK finally seeing frost, it means winter is well and truly right around the corner. But the cold snap also means the arrival of condensation in your homes…
It’s fair to say, winter is right around the corner.
With the UK weather forecast dropping ever so slightly, it means many Brits are turning to their heating and cosy blankets to stay warm. But one thing which comes with the freeze is the arrival of condensation on your windows.
The irritating problem often occurs when warm air hits cold surfaces or there’s too much humidity floating in your home. When the moisture-packed warm air comes into contact with a chilly surface, it releases the water and forms droplets.
This then turns into condensation on your windows and when left unattended could lead to black mould build up, which can often become harmful if not treated. Just recently, a woman revealed a “magical” hack to banish condensation from windows.
And now another on TikTok shared a hack which costs just £3.50 from Amazon. In a post with her 30,000 followers, Claire revealed she was testing out a £3.50 window insulation kit to see if they really work which was purchased from the online retailer.
According to her, these can reduce heat loss, stop condensation and save on heating bills. The cheap product works by keeping out drafts and helping to stop condensation. It’s energy efficient and can reduce “heating costs”.
All you do is place the sheet onto your window and then see the results the following morning. The TikTok user was asked whether the item stopped her condensation problem.
After the post secured 10,700 likes, she replied to a comment and said: “Yes it stopped on the windows but a cold house with lots of air moisture could end up with mould elsewhere without a dehumidifier or better ventilation.”
In another reply, she revealed: “I find they stick better if you really clean the frames first – dry them completely then stick the tape on quick. They won’t stay if not clean and dry.”
You can pick up one of these sheets from Amazon, or a pack of four for £5.99. According to experts, these insulation sheets can help prevent condensation, but it depends on how they’re installed.
Meanwhile steel roof sheets with insulation between them can also prevent condensation and keep buildings warm. Anti-condensation sheets are designed with membranes to minimise moisture build-up.
But it’s worth noting insulation can also make condensation worse, if it’s not installed properly. For example, if the insulation is installed too close to a wall or roof, it can create a cold surface that attracts moisture.
Moisture can also penetrate insulation which isn’t installed with a vapour barrier.
