If you do not deal with window condensation then mould and dampness will make their way into your home (Image: Getty)
March is that awkward time in Britain when we are dealing with cold winter weather until the spring sun arrives, which means can still be a major issue. Condensation occurs when humid air inside homes comes into contact with an extremely surface like a causing droplets to begin forming.
This excess moisture will leak onto your walls and eventually cause mould to grow, which can be incredibly difficult to remove once it enters your home. However, Aneesa Khan, an assistant home electricals buyer at has shared that the only real way to stop window condensation is to have a deal with the root issue.
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The best way to deal with condensation if to draw the excess moisture out of a room (Image: Getty)
She said: “Dehumidifiers don’t rely on quirky science or fleeting effects. They’re practical, reliable, and increasingly energy-efficient.”
Condensation can only form if there is too much moisture in a home, often during colder and rainy days, as people are more likely to hang laundry indoors.
However, other daily tasks such as cooking or showering can also cause too much humidity to build up indoors, eventually causing dampness.
The key to getting rid of condensation for good is to remove the moisture in the air quickly, which is why a dehumidifier is so handy and why other hacks commonly found online, such as a bowl of salt, are unlikely to work.
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If you cannot afford a dehumidifier then try this five minute rule instead (Image: Getty)
Salt is highly absorbent, so many people on social media advise.
This can only work for a day or two, but it is not strong enough to deal with excess moisture from cooking, showers, and laundry, so it will stop working quickly.
The expert said: “Think of it as a sponge: once full, it’s done. And let’s be honest, a crusty bowl of salt sitting on your windowsill isn’t adding to your home interior.
“While this trick might make a dent in mildly damp conditions, it’s hardly a robust solution for persistent condensation problems.”
Instead, the best way to remove condensation from your windows is to consistently remove the humidity and moisture building up inside a room.
If you can afford it, dehumidifiers will help prevent dampness from becoming an issue, so mould is much less likely to grow on your walls or window frames.
Aneesa said: “Most of the models come with smart sensors that adjust settings based on the room’s humidity levels, meaning you can essentially set it and forget it. For homes with persistent condensation or mould problems, a dehumidifier is a must.”
However, if you cannot buy a dehumidifier, try the five-minute rule, which involves simply opening your windows for a short period of time after showering or cooking.
This removes steam settling in your home and flushes out the hot, humid air to keep a room dry for much longer so humidity cannot build up inside.
The biggest downside to this method is that it can make your home cold, so only do it for five minutes during the day, and it should help reduce condensation.
Taking the time to tackle condensation properly will prevent mould and save you time, as you will not have to keep cleaning windows or trying out hacks that are unlikely to work.