I have completely prevented window condensation with a five-minute free hack

I have completely prevented window condensation with a five-minute free hack (Image: Getty)

Window condensation builds up when the inside temperature is warmer than the outside, so it often occurs overnight.

It can build up on any window in the home, which can make it time-consuming to dry every morning.

I’ve tried many hacks over the years, including using a dehumidifier, placing a bowl of salt by the window as well as baking soda.

I’ve even used a window vacuum every morning to stop mould growing within my home, all of which cost money.

However, over the past few months, I’ve tried a new method, and I’ve not seen condensation since.

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Whilst I tend to open my windows now and again in the winter months, I’ve now stuck to a strict schedule to see if it’s made a difference, and it has.

Instead of opening them here and there throughout the day, I’ve been opening them for five minutes every single morning as soon as I get out of bed.

This includes the bathroom and any other small ones within the home.

It can feel chilly for these five minutes as well as for some time after but it’s a small price to pay in comparison to potential mould growing.

Opening the window helps to reduce the humidity inside the home (Image: Getty)

It’s important to do this in the morning as this increases ventilation, which allows the humid air to escape and prevents it from condensing on cold surfaces.

Doing this task for five minutes every single morning has meant I’ve not seen any window condensation since.

It’s also crucial windows are opened after showering and cooking to help further reduce any condensation building.

This method of preventing damp and mould is completely free, compared to the other methods I’ve tried in the past.

However, these methods have also worked so it’s a good idea to give them a try too if you find nothing is working.

To use baking soda, simply add a small dish of the ingredient next to your windows and let it get to work.

It’ll work by soaking any excess moisture in the air, and it’ll turn hard over time, which is when you’ll know it’s time to replace it.

Salt works in the same way, whilst dehumidifiers work in the same way opening windows would but without the cold air.