If you’ve ever woken up to find water droplets on the inside of your window, it’s likely you’re dealing with a condensation issue. Condensation is more common in the winter months and can be worsened by activities such as cooking, showering and steaming.
Indoor clothes drying can also contribute to condensation as the water vapour from the garments has nowhere to escape. With this in mind, fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared a straightforward method for eliminating condensation from windows. A Facebook user queried on the ‘Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips’ group: “Any tips on water/lots of condensation on the windows? Even with the damp pots/dehumidifier/windows open there’s still a lot on all the windows.
“Can’t leave my little one’s bedroom window open as she’s only two and on and off ill already.”
The most recommended solution was to utilise cat litter packed into a long sock, reports the Express.
Eilise Black responded: “Cat litter in pots or tied into socks or stockings on the windowsill will help with the condensation.”
Jennifer Smith commented: “Fill a long sock with cat litter and put it on the windowsill. Doesn’t look good but absorbs quite a bit of moisture.”
Cat litter can be purchased from Sainsbury’s for £2.19, Pets at Home for £4.39 and Asda for £2.18.
Other suggestions for tackling condensation included using washing-up liquid and a Karcher window vacuum.
Joey Mclennan stated: “Yes! It’s simple. I saw this on Nancy Birtwhistle and it defo works. Dry cloth and a spot of washing up liquid wiped all over the windows and hey presto no condensation the next morning.
“I put it on half the windows in my living room first day and the ones that were treated were clear and the others not. Hence I went ahead and did the others. No idea when I will have to reapply but all good for now. Simple.”
Gill Heron responded: “Use a Karcher to suck up condensation, then leave windows open for 10 minutes or so. Should be fine after that.”