Get rid of window condensation with cleaner's 10-minute task that 'works wonders'

As the colder months draw in, condensation becomes an increasingly common issue in homes, leading to potential mould problems. Condensation occurs when warm air collides with cold surfaces or when there's too much humidity inside, and it can result in mould growth.

The good news is that this is a problem you can often solve yourself without needing professional help. On the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, a cleaning enthusiast sought advice on tackling window condensation, and Lisa Stewart shared a straightforward daily tip.

She remarked: "When cleaning clients' houses, I see lots of homes that struggle with condensation. Ventilation is the only way to get rid of it." Her recommendation was: "Open your window for 10 minutes every morning. It works wonders for putting an end to window condensation and even mould.", reports the Express.

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Other group members concurred with this approach. Jean Woods advised: "Try to keep the windows ajar a little in the morning as it helps with damp and condensation by allowing air to circulate."

Janet Green also suggested: "Need to open windows in the morning for a couple of minutes." Sue Watson described her method: "Ours are like this if we have them shut all the time, we open ours during the morning. I also clean ours every week inside and out."

These suggestions from followers of Mrs Hinch are in line with guidance from experts at Cardiff Window Cleaning, who point out that upstairs spaces, especially bedrooms, tend to suffer more from condensation due to their warmth. Experts suggest: "It's important to ventilate your bedroom by having your windows slightly open."

Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have been spreading the word about beating damp with a wallet-friendly tip. Miranda Hill sang praises for a particular gadget, saying: "Meaco dehumidifier, expensive but absolutely brilliant! ".

Echoing the sentiment, Lynn Alexander advised: "Get a dehumidifier. I cannot recommend my Meaco one highly enough." Sharing a personal success story, Kitty Green said: "Honestly a plug-in dehumidifier is one of the best things in the house! My grandad got us our current one from Lidl and it's amazing."

Adding to the chorus of recommendations, Sonia Woods contributes: "Dehumidifier and I bought a Karcher window cleaner just to suck up the condensation every morning."