Autumn comes with its own set of cleaning tasks, as gutters clog up with fallen leaves, windows become streaked with rain, and the air blows dust and debris indoors. From clearing the clutter of fallen leaves from your garden to ensuring your heating system is working properly, this season demands preparation for the inevitable winter chill.
One issue that homeowners tend to notice more as the weather cools is condensation on windows. While seemingly inoffensive, condensation damp can lead to bigger maintenance issues like damaged walls and mould growth. In fact, according to the English Housing Survey, around four per cent of the 23 million households in England battle with dampness in at least one room.
Luckily, indoor living experts at Vonhaus shared an infabilble trick to avoid condensation, and thus, the problems attached to it.
The so-called “five-minute rule,” is said to help get rid condensation with nothing more than a bit of fresh air.
Each morning, simply open your windows wide for five minutes – preferably after activities like cooking or showering, when humidity levels are at their peak.
However, while this five-minute habit is a game-changer for most homes, it’s not the cure-all for every moisture problem.
For houses that are constantly struggling with humidity, experts often suggest an old-school hack involving salt.
Placing a bowl of salt (or rock salt) on the windowsill is said to absorb excess moisture, as salt is hygroscopic, meaning it naturally attracts water.
But before you go stockpiling bowls of salt, the experts pointed out the catch: Salt can only absorb a limited amount of moisture before it becomes saturated.
A single bowl won’t be able to handle the humidity from frequent showers or cooking, and once it’s full, it will stop working.
