Condensation can be a real problem in the colder months, but fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch share easy and cheap ways to combat it
If you ever wake up to find your windows covered in water droplets, chances are you’re facing a condensation issue. This pesky problem is particularly common in winter and can intensify with day-to-day activities such as cooking, showering, and releasing steam. Even leaving your washing to dry indoors can trigger condensation, due to the moisture from your clothes having nowhere to escape.
Now, devotees of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have come forward with an astoundingly simple trick to eradicate condensation from your windows. Sharing their wisdom on the ‘Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips’ Facebook group, one user asked: “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.”
They added that the issue was made worse by the fact that they couldn’t leave their two-year-old’s bedroom window open, saying, “Can’t leave my little one’s window open, as she’s only two and on and off ill already.” Taking the top spot for advice was a quirky but effective tip: “Cat litter in pots or tied into socks or stockings on the windowsill will help with the condensation,” Eilise Black suggested. Jennifer Smith agreed, writing: “Fill a long sock with cat litter and put it on the windowsill. Doesn’t look good but absorbs quite a bit of moisture.”
For those willing to give it a go, cat litter is available at affordable prices. Sainsbury’s is selling it for £2.30, Pets at Home has it for £5.99 and it’s £4.50 at Asda. But, if cat litter doesn’t take your fancy, other top tips to keep condensation at bay included using washing-up liquid and a Karcher window vacuum. “Use a Karcher to suck up condensation, then leave windows open for 10 minutes or so. Should be fine after that,” explains Mrs Hinch fan Gill Heron.
Joey Mclennan chipped in with another handy tip: “Yes! It’s simple. I saw this on Nancy Birtwhistle and it defo works. A dry cloth with a spot of washing up liquid wiped all over the windows and hey presto no condensation the next morning.” Joey explains how he tested the Nancy Birtwhistle method to see if it worked: “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.”
