Overview

• Consumer pieces highlight bowls of salt as a cheap moisture absorber, though experts note it saturates and must be refreshed once it clumps or turns wet.
• VonHaus testing found shaving foam can keep glass fog‑free only for hours to a couple of days, offering no reduction in overall humidity.
• The German‑style five‑minute window opening helps swap humid indoor air for drier air, yet it is not a complete solution for homes with persistent damp.
• The English Housing Survey reports about 4% of households in England have damp in at least one room, underscoring the wider health risk.
• Experts steer households toward dehumidifiers, citing reliable moisture removal, improved energy efficiency and smart sensors for ongoing control.