The arrival of the colder months brings with it the common problem of window condensation. Ventilation company, EnviroVent, explains that condensation happens when warm air meets cold surfaces or when there's too much humidity in your home.
They state: "When this moisture-packed warm air comes into contact with a chilly surface, it cools down quickly and releases the water, which turns into liquid droplets on the cold surface."
If condensation forms on porous surfaces like plaster walls or wood, the water can seep in, causing damp patches. This can lead to crumbling plaster, rotting wood, peeling paint and wallpaper, and create conditions suitable for mould and household pests.
As mould grows, it releases spores into the air, which can irritate airways when inhaled. Breathing in mould spores can cause headaches, breathlessness, and can be especially harmful to those with weaker immune systems, such as the elderly and young children.
To tackle this issue, homeware retailer Wilko teamed up with cleaning influencer Lyndsay, known as @norfolkavenue on Instagram, to share a three-step method for eliminating condensation on their Instagram page. The first step sees Lyndsay cleaning her windows with a mixture of washing-up liquid and water using a sponge, reports Devon Live.
In the second step of her damp solution, she used a window vac which efficiently dried the windows with "minimal effort". Moving to the third stage, she then employed a dehumidifier to draw out the moisture from the surroundings.
At the end of the video, Lyndsay's thumbs up was proof enough that her methods to banish condensation worked wonders. .
Wilko shared the content, adding: "If you get condensation on your windows, these products are for you! @norfolkavenue shares how to remove excess water from windows (as shown here) mirrors, shower screens and MORE! Making this the ultimate tool to remove condensation from windows AND help prevent mould! " Furthermore, they're offering patrons the chance to snag the very window vacuum presented in the footage.
One user exclaimed: "I really need this! " while another disclosed: "Our windows are terrible for this this! " Commendations didn't stop there as a third observer remarked: "Ooh I'd love one of these for our rubbish single pane windows."