Cleaning professional and TV star Lynsey Crombie shared a quick and easy way to rid your home’s windows of any condensation using just a couple of everyday items
With autumn almost here, the colder conditions can cause a potential problems with condensation forming on the inside of your windows at home.
Despite condensation not being unusual once it gets towards the end of the year and into the new one, if it’s left untreated then it might lead to mould and damp issues. Window frames may also end up damaged, which could end up costing a small fortune to fix. There are ways to keep your home as condensation free and possible though and cleaning expert, author and TV star expert Lynsey Crombie – known as the Queen of Clean – shared a neat trick for it. According to Lynsey, she hails from a long line of cleaners within the family and with tips like this being passed down the generations.
There are just two common household items you need to do the job properly – an absorbent cloth and some washing up liquid, reports the Sun. Lynsey said: “Basically, what you need to do is wipe the water off every morning. A good thick microfiber cloth to just get it off. “Open the window as well, and let the window actually dry and make a priority of every morning just going around the house with your microfiber cloth.” Be sure to add a tiny amount of washing up liquid onto the cloth before rubbing it over the windows as Lynsey says it helps to build up a barrier to stop the condensation.
While if you’re concerned about leaving behind any streaks or marks from the washing up liquid, up, the expert said that the small amount of liquid used is unlikely to leave any such residue. She went on: “This tip is very similar to shaving foam on the shower screen. You’re creating a barrier which is going to stop the water from sticking to it.”
Carrying out this cleaning tip daily could be the difference between mould developing in your property or not. GP Doctor Chun Tang had previously told the Mirror that you can easily spot if your home has a mould problem if there’s a “musty, earthy smell”. “In addition to mould causing chest and breathing issues, there is a whole range of complications it can bring – especially if you’re susceptible to other allergens such as dust. So, it’s important to maintain good airflow in homes to avoid giving mould a chance to thrive,” he advised.
