24 January 2023 , 11:32
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Condensation is the bane of many people's lives in the winter months, particularly during a cost of living crisis when ventilation is more difficult as you're concerned about losing heat.
When the heating goes on and the weather outside is really cold, it's often tricky to eliminate the moisture that builds up on windowsills.
Not only is this unsightly and annoying, but it can also be dangerous if left untreated, as it can turn into mould. Black mould is often caused by excess condensation, usually as a result of a lack of ventilation in the home that results in high humidity levels.
As moulds produce allergens, irritants and sometimes toxic substances it can cause an allergic reaction and even asthma attacks.
Salt can help with condensation (Stock Image) (Getty Images/EyeEm)In the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, people often ask about the best way to rid your home of mould, condensation, and other nasties - and someone has suggested a 45p hack which has got people talking.
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Someone posted on the page asking for help, writing: "Every morning my windows are soaking wet and I can't seem to fix the problem. I don't know what to do, please help."
Some people suggested airing the room out, and ventilation is the most important step when tackling condensation. But if you don't want to 'crack open the windows' too often because it's so cold, there are alternatives you can try - and one woman swears by a 45p trick.
One woman wrote: "A dish of salt placed on the floor by the bifolds has completely cured this."
According to experts, salt can remove excess moisture in the air, therefore reducing the amount of condensation on your window.
Salt has adsorption properties, which means that it can bind to moisture and prevent it from developing condensation, meaning that it could be the perfect anti-condensation hack.
A tub of table salt at Tesco currently costs 65p, and you'll need a decent amount to put into the dish so it can absorb the moisture.
Will you be trying this hack? Let us know in the comments.