Banish condensation on your windowsills and decrease your risk of getting mould this winter with this genius expert-approved hack that will only set you back 69p – if you haven’t already got the holy grail ingredient in your kitchen
Tis’ the season of cold weather and the dreaded condensation…
With temperatures threatening to plunge in the coming weeks, many Brits will have noticed water droplets starting to form on their window sills. Caused by warm and cold air colliding, this occurrence might seem harmless – but can actually lead to mildew and mould if you’re not careful.
Condensation is a sign of poor ventilation and high humidity, which is usually solved by cracking open a window and keeping the house warm. But, with sky-high energy bills and frosty conditions outside – most Brits are reluctant to figuratively throw their hard-earned cash out the window. Luckily, there is a simple solution to stop condensation from forming altogether, and it only costs 69p.
Taking to Instagram, cleaning and home expert Danielle urged her followers to apply a spot of washing-up liquid onto a microfibre cloth and buff into the edges of your window, where condensation would normally form. “Three days later and NO condensation returns,” she said, showing off the incredible results.
“This is great, especially for bathrooms! Try it.” Danielle even left a section of her windowsill untouched by the DIY ‘barrier’, and revealed that condensation had occurred in that specific part.
Valeria Velikova of Fantastic Services agrees the hack is worth trying out, telling Ideal Home: “It won’t create any streaks since the amount of soap is small. Another tip is to mix water and a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle.” However, she warns that most window fitters warn against using washing-up liquid on your windows as it may ‘damage’ the rubber seals around them.
Intrigued? You don’t need to splurge out on fancy Fairy Washing Up Liquid to give the hack a try; a bottle of supermarket own-brand detergent, which you can pick up for as little as 69p, should do the trick.
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Alternatively, you can always invest in a dehumidifier to prevent condensation. B&Q’s Blyss Curve Moisture Trap, which costs just £7.50, went viral last winter for sucking the moisture out of Brits’ home. “Fantastic!” one person wrote in the review section. “[It’s] great for absorbing any condensation from windows and in the air.”
Another pleased buyer said: “Works really well! [I] could see a difference straight away.” While a third added: “We have one in the front room and one in a bedroom and the amount of liquid it has collected is crazy.”
Have you tried the hack? Let us know if it worked for you in the comments section below
