Prevent condensation and mould with £1.75 ingredient as hack 'absorbs moisture'

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If your home is humid you may end up getting some condensation and damp patches, which could turn into mould if left untreated.Not only can put those with respiratory issues in danger, the moisture can also weaken your brickwork and impact your home's value.Thankfully, Owen Whitlock, Interiors Expert at Beanbags.co.uk, has shared easy hacks to thwart any damp patches in your home before it becomes mould.The expert's first trick requires an item that can be picked up at most supermarkets and won't put you back more than a couple of poundsOwen explained: "You can use baking soda to naturally dehumidify a room that has high-moisture levels.

Simply fill a small bowl with baking soda and place it on the window sill."Over time you will notice the baking soda will harden as it absorbs the moisture.

When this happens you should replace it with fresh baking soda."A 500g box of Wilko Original Bicarbonate of Soda costs £1.75 online, although there's a good chance that many already have baking soda in their home.Owen has other tips too, such as taking shorter and slightly cooler showers if you can.

He says that showers are among "the biggest causes of humidity in homes".He also claims that certain plants can help, saying: "There are also some humidity-absorbing indoor houseplants you can get to naturally remove moisture from your home.