Ditch that ‘crusty’ boil of salt & stop condensation soaking your windows with a 5-minute ‘flush’ tip Germans swear by
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WAKING up to frosty mornings often comes with an unwelcome guest - window condensation. It's a common nuisance, but if ignored, those harmless-looking water droplets can lead to bigger headaches like mould or peeling paint. According to the English Housing Survey, 4% of the estimated 23 million households in England experience damp problems in at least one room of their home.
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In a quest to tackle this everyday problem, indoor living experts at VonHaus decided to put some popular condensation hacks to the test. From the quirky bowl-of-salt trick to the German "5-minute rule" and even the unexpected shaving foam method, they’re separating fact from fiction to help you keep your home dry and comfortable.
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Germans are renowned for their precision and practicality - and their knack for condensation control is no exception. Enter the “5-minute rule,” a quick and simple ventilation method that’s as efficient as it sounds. Here’s the gist: throw open your windows wide for just five minutes, ideally after cooking, showering, or during your morning routine.
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This brief burst of fresh air flushes out humid, indoor air and replaces it with cooler, drier air from outside. Admittedly, cracking the windows on a frosty morning might feel like inviting winter inside, but there’s solid science behind it. Cooler air holds less moisture, so once it warms up indoors, your overall humidity levels drop.
![[Dehumidifier in a bathroom with wet laundry drying.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000856280146.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
