‘Works great’ Simple £1.99 sock hack ‘absorbs condensation’

Condensation is when liquid drops of water from water vapour form on cold, hard surfaces. The water vapour is in the atmosphere which is why it’s more frequent in the autumn and winter months.The main cause of condensation is a lack of ventilation. Improving ventilation will help with condensation and equalise humidity in the property.However, this isn’t always possible for some homeowners as badly-fitted windows, doors and air vents can be expensive to replace.Luckily, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, whose full name is Sophie Hinchliffe, have shared their simple solution for ‘absorbing condensation’.The cleaning and lifestyle influencer has more than 4.5 million followers on Instagram and often shares her garden and home tips online.READ MORE: Houseplants that remove mould and condensation from your home ‘Works great!’ Simple £1.99 sock hack ‘absorbs condensation’ from window sills (Image: GETTY)Fans of hers have taken to social media in recent years to share their own hacks for solving common household problems.On one such group, Facebook user Melissa Mclarnon asked: ‘What will help with the condensation on windows?’I’ve got the damp-proof things from the pound shop. Doesn’t seem to help. Vents on windows are open and it drives the kids mad as they say they can hear everything from outside.’One of the most suggested responses was to use cat litter in a sock.Rachel Fallon said: ‘A plant can help absorb some of the moisture. Also, kitty litter trick works great.’Nina Hulburd commented: ‘Crystal cat litter in a sock kept on a window sill.’DON’T MISS’Brilliant’ tip dries clothes quicker without heating or tumble dryer [INSIGHT]Banish ‘tough’ food stains from oven racks with 1 ingredient – ‘magic’ [UPDATE]’How to’ grow the ‘remarkable’ mistletoe cactus [ANALYSIS]Looking for a new home, or just fancy a look? Add your postcode below or visit InYourArea Mrs Hinch’s top cleaning tips (Image: EXPRESS)Pauline Morton wrote: ‘Try cleaning your glass with straight Fairy liquid on a cloth.’It does stop the condensation for a bit but dehumidifier will help.’Tiffany Anne Ruscoe replied: ‘Fold towels and lay them in the windowsills then switch out as they get damp.’Works amazing or an old bedsheets does the same but not as aesthetically pleasing as towels can be in comparison.’Ellen Dunbar said: ‘I use table salt in a dish or the plastic tubs you get your takeaway in. I would put one at each end of your window sill. Good luck.’