4 unusual tips to prevent window condensation-from cat litter to baking soda | Express.co.uk

2021-12-13 13:52:32 By : Ms. Summer Xia

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When the watery residue continues to return every morning, dealing with the condensate around your house can be troublesome. As we enter winter and the temperature continues to drop, the problem will only get worse. Although we all know common techniques such as ventilation and continuous heating, how else can you eliminate condensation in your home?

Whether you live in an old property or a newly built house filled with double glazing, condensate can almost always find a way to appear.

When the glass becomes cold due to the cold winter weather, the excess moisture in the air will quickly evaporate and form a layer of water-like glaze on your window glass.

Using safe windows and consistent air quality throughout your home can easily prevent condensation-but there are other clever ways to deal with these misty particles.

From cat litter to baking soda, there are many unusual solutions to condensation problems, and this is how to use them.

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The use of rock salt is similar to sand gravel and is used to dry the road surface to prevent the formation of ice.

Use coarse rock salt to absorb excess moisture in the air, thereby dehumidifying the window surface.

This is an excellent alternative to a standard dehumidifier that does not require electricity, is non-toxic and inexpensive.

All you need is two 5-gallon buckets, a drill bit and a bag of rock salt.

Use a drill bit to drill approximately 24 holes on the sides and bottom of a bucket.

Put it in an undrilled bucket, and then pour rock salt into the inner bucket.

Place it under a window or on a large window sill to absorb moisture in the air.

The excess water will be absorbed by the salt and filtered to the bottom of the barrel.

Replace the salt regularly to optimize its dehumidification performance.

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Just as cat litter particles are designed to absorb pet waste, they can also be used to absorb moisture in the air.

Buy some cat litter and put it in a pair of old socks, then tie the top of the socks.

Spread the padded socks on the window sills around your home to allow them to absorb excess moisture around your home.

You should change your socks once a month because they will quickly get wet and give off an unpleasant smell.

Baking soda can be used for many cleaning tasks around the home, and condensation is just another way to use this staple food in kitchen cabinets.

Fill a clean, dry bowl with baking soda and place it on the windowsill around your house.

This simple hack can also be used in cabinets and cabinets that may experience moisture problems-it can even be used in your garden shed.

Although baking soda is not as effective as coarse rock salt, it is a cheap alternative to smaller places such as cabinets, bathrooms, and wardrobes.

This bathroom cabinet must-have is known for its water-locking properties and protects the skin well-but it can also work on your windows.

A broken seal on a double-glazed window may be the root cause of condensation, but only a thick layer of petroleum jelly can quickly solve this common problem.

First clean the windows to remove dirt and debris, and then close the windows completely.

Apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly along the area where the window touches the frame, and then use a commercial sealant to coat the larger gaps.

The window should not stick when the sealant dries, but if it does, you may need to apply more petroleum jelly.

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