A CLEANING expert has revealed his favourite £1 item to banish condensation on your windows.
With damp weather hitting hard, Brits are expected to spot the dreaded mould in their homes.
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The infuriating mould and mildew are caused when there is a high level of moisture in the air.
And with the winter looming upon us, surfaces can turn black much faster.
Luckily, a cleaning pro shared a top hack to get rid of the unappealing patches – and it won’t break the bank.
Bathroom design expert Evan Jones said the most effective way to reduce condensation is to let plenty of air into your home.
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Mr Jones said: “Keeping the air flowing in your home is going to minimise the chance of mould growth.”
But to effectively avoid the moisture from turning into mould, this is what you need to do.
Evan recommends to get hold of a squeegee to push the water off the window and wipe it with a towel to stop it from evaporating into the air.
Instead of splashing cash on a window vacuum, the expert advises to buy a simple one at your nearest supermarket.
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Asda sells a George Home squeegee for only £1.
Evan said: “To remove the condensation quickly and cheaply wipe down the surface of the window with the squeegee.
“When all of the moisture is in one area, wipe it over with an old towel to remove it.”
He also advised to invest in a dehumidifier – as it’s very effective to draw moisture out of the air.
Asda sells a four-pack of lavender-scented dehumidifiers for only £4 from – costing £1 each.
But there are other ways to stop the toxic fuzz.
The cleaning whizz recommends to keep your furniture away from the moulded areas and avoid draft-proof.
“Moving furniture away from your walls, keeping air vents unobstructed and not overfilling your cupboards are going to improve the airflow in your home.
“You should not draft-proof rooms that are prone to dampness, by doing so you are decreasing the airflow in your bathroom which will lead to condensation and dampness forming,” he explained.
As the cost of living bites, many households avoid using the tumble drier and dry their clothes on airers instead.
But the money-saving practice could be putting your home at more risk of moulding – as wet clothes can release more moisture to the air.
The expert recommends to put the washing machine for an extra spin to pull all the excess moisture out.
Evan added: “Although tumble driers can be expensive with the cost of living right now, using one will decrease the amount of moisture in your home if you have the venting set up correctly.”
It comes as another mould expert revealed a sure-fire approach to keeping mould at bay.
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Allan Reid, founder of Art Windows and Doors recommended to replace the air tight seal, keep an eye on walls paint, among others.
Meanwhile, an expert revealed the exact amount of time to keep your windows open to prevent it – and it’s not as long as you think.
