How to banish condensation with a $69 purchase and it works to keep your shower sparkling
As we quickly approach the cold winter season, millions of Brits are dealing with the same problem: condensation.
A common fall and winter problem, condensation consists of water droplets that form on a window when moist air comes into contact with a cold surface.
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Not only can this annoyance create an unsightly mess, but these water droplets can also lead to the growth of mold, which can be fatal in some cases.
The most vulnerable include newborns, young children, the elderly, as well as people with respiratory problems, allergies and asthma.
As temperatures slowly drop and thousands of people take to social media to seek advice, other savvy cleaning enthusiasts have shared their favorite remedies.
Among them is also a TikTok user, known only as @cleaning tips1.0who revealed how they tackle condensation using a common household supply.
According to the whiz, the answer is none other than using Fairy washing up liquid – but if you want to use the supermarket’s own version, Sainsbury’s are offering theirs for just 69p.
In a game-changer of a hack that’s sure to come in handy, the cleaning fan recommended wetting a cloth first before covering it with a few drops of dish soap.
When you’re done, simply wipe down the windows and then dry them with a clean cloth.
“No trace to be seen and helps prevent condensation,” the smart cleaning enthusiast dropped knowledge bombs the clip.
As bizarre as it may sound, this remedy works because the essential cleaning creates a thin film that lowers the surface tension of the glass – and prevents water droplets from forming on the cold surface, the benefits explained on Renovation of glazing.
Moreover, you can use dishwashing liquid not only to make dishes sparkle and prevent annoying condensation, but also elsewhere in the house, as shown by the economical cleaning expert demonstrated in the informative video.
The clean cloth and dish soap method can also be used to remove stubborn stains on mirrors and shower fixtures.
“This is also the best way to clean matte black fixtures without damaging them,” says the cleaning fanatic.
Additionally, the handbag-friendly product can also be used to ‘make countertops shine’ and leave a streak-free finish on cabinets.
What is condensation?
Condensation is water droplets that form on a window when moist air comes into contact with a cold surface.
Condensation occurs when:
Air cools
Warmer air can hold more moisture than cooler air. When moist air hits a cold surface, such as a window, the water vapor in the air turns into liquid water droplets.
Windows are colder than walls
Windows are often colder than insulated walls, which means there is a greater chance of condensation.
Windows are poorly insulated
Poorly insulated windows can lead to condensation, especially if they are made of aluminum, which conducts heat quickly. If left untreated, it can lead to mold and other serious problems.
Dozens of fellow social media users flooded into comments to share their thoughts, raving about the affordable essential.
One said: ”Brilliant for almost all stains on clothes, including grease.”
Someone else chimed in, writing: ‘Used it to remove blood stains from favorite pajamas after giving birth, soaked in cold water for a few hours and the fairy removed it all.’
A third wrote: ”Fairy fluid is also one of the best cleaning products for cleaning baths, the list goes on.”
”It’s fantastic! We have black countertops and that’s the only thing that makes them look nice and shiny,” another added.
