Overview
- An Instagram user’s small trial found wiping panes with washing-up liquid on a dry microfibre cloth kept condensation at bay for about two weeks, outperforming bowls of salt and baking soda in her test.
- Multiple reports cite a 65p bowl of table salt reducing overnight condensation, with experts noting salt or silica gel can act as simple moisture absorbers that need regular replacement once clumpy.
- Which? urges a daily routine that prioritises airflow, including opening windows or vents, and suggests a spray of equal parts water and white vinegar with a few drops of washing-up liquid to deter droplets.
- Screwfix specialists recommend letting humid night air escape by cracking bedroom windows, keeping curtains from trapping cold on the glass, and running heating at a low, consistent level.
- Coverage warns that persistent condensation can feed damp and mould linked to respiratory issues, and advises checking window seals or warranties, using extractors, and limiting indoor moisture from cooking and drying clothes.