A woman who woke up to find her window dripping with condensation discovered a £25 gadget she claims is a “lifesaver”.
At this time of year, the temperature both outside and indoors is unstable. But TikTok user Eboni, who goes by the handle @eboniivoryhome, shared how she is battling the problem, which can grow mold and cause health problems if overlooked.
According to the Mirror, Londoner Eboni, who posts home tips, wanted to share on social media her “hacks for damp and condensation in single glazing properties”.
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She captioned her video, “Another rental-friendly hack? Oh well, on with it.” Demonstrating how to use the unusual gadget, she said: “If you live in an older property with single glazing and your windows are like this every morning, this cordless, rechargeable electric window cleaner is your lifesaver!”
This magical window cleaner costs £24.99 from Wilko and promises “30 minutes of cordless power” and a “stain-free finish on windows and mirrors.” It can hold up to 60ml of water, which is enough to get rid of that pesky condensation on your windows in no time.
“In addition to this, put a dehumidifier in every room,” someone suggested, and the woman said she also had a dehumidifier near the bathroom to prevent condensation. However, using an electric dehumidifier can cost her over £100, so it’s also obvious why she would try other methods as a first resort to removing excess moisture.
Manchester Evening News reporter Emma Gill recently tried out an inexpensive dehumidifier, costing less than £1, and found it very useful.
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She said: “The plastic tub contains tiny beads that absorb moisture from the air, so you can stick it anywhere the air is damp. The fact that it costs just 79p It’s a bonus and it’s super easy to get.”Every spot in the house is covered. ”
She also said, “This pot absorbs up to three times its weight in water and lasts about six weeks, but it comes in a variety of scents, so I chose my favorite, lavender. It didn’t smell too much But I was,” he claimed. I don’t really care about that. Not exactly what I bought them for. ”
Emma added: “The purpose of my purchase was to get rid of those pesky condensations that quickly lead to mold and dampness. I have to say this product did a pretty good job. Hmm,” he added.
“Within an hour of placing the pot on the window sill, much of the moisture on the glass had disappeared. And when I dry clothes, I stick the washer tub near the dryer. And it seems to dry a little faster.” This is not a miracle worker. I don’t have a window vent like I mentioned earlier, so you may need to open the window to let the damp air escape. But the windows help alleviate that a lot, and for a 79p tub, you can’t complain about that. ”
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