This 70p item is the 'best kept secret' to preventing mould and condensation

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The 'best kept secret' to preventing mould - and condensation - has now been revealed by an expert. Due to the damp and cold weather, households are being alerted to an easy hack to help reduce condensation in your home this autumn and winter.

During these months, the air in our homes tends to be warmer and more humid resulting in more moisture in the air. When the warm air from indoors comes into contact with the cold surface of the window, it can cause condensation to form on the glass.

If left untreated, constant condensation could act as a breeding ground for mould to thrive. But home and garden experts have now home and garden experts have revealed that placing salt by windows can act as a natural dehumidifier. READ MORE: The £3m Hollywood-inspired home you could own for just £10 The experts say table salt, which you can buy in supermarkets for as little as 70p, can actually absorb moisture from the air, making it a great household item for combating condensation.

Placing a bowl of salt near your windows will allow the salt to absorb and draw in any surrounding moisture. Less moisture in the air means that when the indoor air does come into contact with the cold glass, less condensation should form.