Condensation can lead to dampness and mould in a home if it is allowed to build up on windows (Image: Getty)
If you are waking up every morning to see water droplets forming on your windows then you may have a condensation problem, but it is easy to fix in less than five minutes.
occurs when the warm air inside a home reacts to the cold glass on to create moisture, which will begin to drip down onto your windowsill and walls.
This will quickly cause dampness and eventually cause , which can be difficult to clean away if the water seeps underneath wooden frames, plaster, paint or wallpaper.
However, the cleaning enthusiasts on the Cleaning Tips have shared there is an incredibly simple method to banish condensation and prevent it from forming on your windows.
One user took to the Facebook group and asked: “How [to] deal with condensation in [a] flat?”
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Salt is a simple yet very effective way at stopping condensation (Image: Getty)
The top comment suggested that all you need to remove condensation is salt, which will soak up any excess moisture in no time.
One woman named Dawn answered and said: “My nan used to place a bowl of salt on the window sill.”
Another user named Michelle commented: “Try putting a bowl of salt on you’re window sills you’ll see the salt take in the moisture.”
Michelle added that salt worked to keep her inlaws’ caravan free from condensation.
Salt is surprisingly effective at getting rid of condensation as it both attracts and absorbs moisture in the air.
All you need to do is fill a bowl halfway with salt and place it on your windowsill. Then once the salt becomes damp or clumpy, it will need to be replaced with fresh salt to still be effective.
Placing a bowl of salt near your window will keep them clear and clean for the rest of winter (Image: Getty)
However, other users had other unusual alternatives to using salt and commented that you could also use cat litter instead.
A woman named Julie said: “Bowls of cat litter. This will absorb the moisture in the air you can add essential oil to this and get a nice smell too.”
Other popular comments also suggested that you should also open windows for a little while each day to air out your room, as it will release the moist air and prevent any build-up.
Many people also said to be careful when hanging up clothes and the excess moisture is one of the worst causes of condensation in the wintertime as well.
One user named Jessie said: “Don’t dry clothes without air circulating and don’t do too much in one go. It’s best if u use a laundrette if u don’t own a tumbler.”