Mrs Hinch fans share 80p cleaning hack to banish condensation on windowsills

As the mercury drops and Britain braces for a cold snap, condensation on windows can become a common sight in homes across the country, often heralding the unwelcome arrival of mould. The clash of warm indoor air with the chilly outside temperatures creates moisture, which is a telltale sign of excessive humidity and inadequate ventilation in your living space.

If left unchecked, this damp environment becomes a breeding ground for mildew and mould, leading to unsightly patches that can also exacerbate health issues like headaches, itchy eyes, and runny noses, particularly for those with pre-existing respiratory conditions or young children.

One Mrs Hinch fan, Kymberley, took to a popular Facebook group to share her own battle with morning window condensation as the colder weather takes hold. "It's on every window at the front of my house and it's quite bad," she lamented, reluctant to invest in a dehumidifier for each room.

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It's crucial to tackle the underlying causes before resorting to harsh chemicals to remove the spores and keep them at bay.

Eager cleaning buffs quickly took to the comments section to share their advice, with many recommending leaving windows slightly open at all times for better airflow in the home. For those concerned about the impact on their energy bills due to less-than-sunny weather, there's an alternative solution: windowsill dehumidifiers, reports the Mirror.

"See them £1 or £2 dehumidifiers, they work a treat! " one commenter suggested, as reported by the Express. "I had this problem every morning without fail in my two-bedroom apartment and put one of them on every windowsill and it never came back again."

You can find windowsill dehumidifiers at various budget-friendly general stores and online retailers for a steal—under £1. For instance, Poundland is offering their Perfect Scents version for just 80p, claiming to aid in reducing damp, mould, mildew, and condensation.

If you'd rather not go for a disposable option, investing in a more permanent dehumidifier could be more cost-effective in the long run. Dunelm has a 12L model retailing at £120, which comes highly praised in numerous five-star reviews—one customer even mentioned it sped up drying clothes indoors.