The recent cold weather has certainly added a festive touch - but they can also bring about serious issues within our homes. Condensation often begins to make an unwelcome appearance inside our houses during the winter months, with water droplets forming when warm, moist air meets a cool surface.
This is particularly noticeable on our windows when the warm indoor air hits the cold glass, obscuring our view outside and potentially causing dampness and mould around the window area. While condensation itself is mostly harmless, if your windows aren't properly maintained, this moisture could develop into harmful mould that can lead to health problems such as asthma, eczema and bronchitis.
One method of eliminating excess moisture in the air is by using a dehumidifier, but there are other less expensive alternatives available. According to interior experts at Beanbags.co.uk, you can naturally dehumidify your home for just 75p using baking soda. Interior expert Owen Whitlock explains: "You can use baking soda to naturally dehumidify a room that has high-moisture levels.".
He adds: "Simply fill a small bowl with baking soda and place it on the windowsill. 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.". There are also other inexpensive ways to dehumidify rooms with high moisture levels using items you likely already have in your home. The expert further recommends taking cooler and shorter showers to reduce humidity.
