A woman has revealed a cheap hack to get rid of condensation – and all you need is an item from your cupboard.
Megan Slack thought she had everything she needed when she moved into a new apartment, but after a few months she realised she might need a dehumidifier. The journalist said she noticed “significant” condensation had developed over time. However, Megan was hoping for a much “smaller” and “fairly instant” solution so hunted alternative options.
Luckily, her dad helped save the day, and suggested that she tried using salt. The best thing about this is a bottle of 750g salt from Asda is only 65p. Speaking about the recommended trick, she said: “After sharing my condensation woes with my father, he told me to consider using salt, at least as an experiment. Then, if it did not work, I would know I tried a ‘smaller’ alternative and pick up a dehumidifier with ease.”
Speaking about the method, she advised: “To follow the teaching, I filled a small bowl with salt and placed it on the ledge of my windowsill. However, I have also heard that you can sprinkle a little salt on windows and doors before you go outside – if you prefer to try this method with a bowl. Then, I left the bowl untouched and went on with my day.”
And the results? Well, there was still a little bit of condensation which appeared after she showered, but nothing major, reports Homes & Gardens. Megan added: “While there was still condensation in my bathroom after my shower, I noticed my windows were much less cloudy in my main living space – and I haven’t noticed any sign of mould anywhere in my apartment.”
A homecare expert explained why using salt is such a good idea and said the staple is able to “pull moisture out of the air, making rooms drier.” Barry Gray, who is also an archeologist and worked for The Tool Square, shared that salt helps decrease the dampness in a room. “This can help to prevent mould growth and other harmful conditions in enclosed spaces like homes or offices,” he said.
He explained that its adsorption components allows it to “bind to moisture and prevent it from developing condensation”. Mr Gray added: “This is why salt is often used in the kitchen to stop water droplets from forming on dishes or silverware.”
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