A professional cleaner has shared a simple 15-minute morning task that helps remove window condensation – and I put it to the test.
Whilst there are techniques to minimise condensation on windows, it’s important to recognise that window condensation is a natural occurrence that may still appear occasionally.
This happens because of the temperature difference between your home’s warmth and the cold outdoor air, and it actually shows that your property is successfully keeping the winter weather at bay.
After repeatedly waking up to damp windows, I decided to try a professional cleaner’s simple tip. Writing on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, Lisa Stewart shared: “When cleaning clients’ houses, I see lots of homes that struggle with condensation. Ventilation is the only way to get rid of it.”
She recommended: “Open your window for 15 minutes every morning. It works wonders for putting an end to window condensation and even mould.”
Keen to discover if this genuinely works, I opened my bedroom windows in the winter chill with condensation still present on the glass to observe how quickly it would start to disappear, despite worrying about how cold my home would get.
Following 15 minutes, the condensation began to clear, though I believe it would have vanished more swiftly had I also switched on the heating in my room.
I observed that it took longer for the condensation to reappear on the open window compared to other areas of the house, which was definitely beneficial. Furthermore, the fresh air coming in made my room feel considerably more refreshed.
Opening the window proved effective in clearing accumulated condensation and slowing its return.
However, I’d recommend switching on your heating at the same time to prevent the incoming fresh air from making your home uncomfortably cold.
While not ideal for energy costs, when I tested this approach again with the heating running, the results were considerably better.
Regularly opening your windows to allow fresh air circulation whilst the heating is on will help stop window condensation from forming.
That said, if droplets continue to appear despite this technique, it’s advisable to wipe your windows dry, as persistent moisture accumulation can result in mould.
