'Old school trick' to prevent condensation on windows using washing up liquid

Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie, also known as "Queen of Clean", has shared a "brilliant old-school tip" that will help you prevent condensation on your windows using a pantry staple

Condensation on windows can lead to increased damp and mould within the home.

Thankfully, Britain's favourite cleaning expert, Lynsey Crombie, also known as the "Queen of Clean", has shared a simple trick using a common kitchen product.

She suggests that washing-up liquid is an effective solution to reduce and prevent condensation. Ever wondered why your windows get misty?

The culprit is condensation, which occurs when warm, moist air meets a cold surface like a window, resulting in water droplets.

The brilliance of washing-up liquid in combating and preventing condensation is that a simple application of washing-up liquid can create an invisible barrier on the glass, requiring only a small amount of the substance. Lynsey's advice is simple: "Pop a tiny amount [of washing-up liquid] onto a dry microfibre cloth and rub all over the glass pane."

She assures "you won't get smears as you are using the tiniest amount" of washing-up liquid.

Additionally, Lynsey told Leicestershire Live: "This creates a barrier and prevents condensation. This is such a brilliant old-school tip that works so well."

Opting for this budget-friendly method could mean avoiding the purchase of an expensive dehumidifier. But the real secret to managing window dampness?

Balancing humidity throughout your space.

Colder outdoor conditions and the cost associated with using a tumble dryer often result in indoor clothes drying, yet this action increases humidity in your home.

To sidestep the common pitfalls of airing laundry indoors, Lynsey recommends deploying a clothes horse in an area that's "with good ventilation". She points out that pinpointing the brightest room in your abode could be key for positioning your washing by an open window to air dry.

"Close the door to this room whilst the window is open," Lynsey counselled. She also notes that everyday tasks like cooking and bathing can pump extra dampness into your living space, hence cracking a window a touch can help stave off condensation and the dreaded mould.