Pet owners recommend 'crazy' item to tackle condensation on windows

Condensation can build up on cold windows as the temperature outside drops
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Pet owners are championing a 'crazy' method to tackle condensation on windows cheaply and effortlessly.

Temperatures are due to drop to their lowest yet this year, which means that many will be waking up to windows drenched with condensation.

The nuisance droplets form on cold windowpanes when they come into contact with warm air from inside your home.

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Unfortunately, the more you turn your heating up as the weather cools, the more likely you are to create condensation because there is a larger difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures.

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Condensation building up on windows will eventually cause mould to make its way into your home -Credit:Getty Images

The wet glass can encourage mould to appear in the home, and is often the primary cause of the unwelcome growths. These can then trigger health issues like allergic reactions and respiratory problems.

In a bid to eliminate condensation, Brits have devised a clever, though unusual, solution using a common household product.

Pet-owners say that cat litter is a formidable tool to dehumidify small spaces at little cost and with minimal effort.

The granules are designed to soak up pet excretions, and cat owners have realised that they are equally effective at absorbing moisture in the air.

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Cat litter is designed to absorb moisture -Credit:Getty Images

Taking to Facebook, a group of Mrs Hinch fans shared their top tips to tackle condensation.

One wrote: "I know this sounds crazy, but pop cat litter into old socks and tie at the top, it’s cheap and lasts for ages."

Another user agreed: "Buy a bag of cat litter, fill socks with it and place it on each window sill. It will draw in the moisture."

Place the stuffed socks on the windowsill next to the affected glass
Place the stuffed socks on the windowsill next to the affected glass -Credit:Getty Images/iStockphoto

Advocates recommend packing a couple of scoops of litter into an old sock. Tie the top of the sock to prevent its contents from escaping and place it on the windowsill near the affected area.

However, members of the group also advised others to change the socks every month, because they can become damp and begin to smell unpleasant as they soak up excess moisture in the room.

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