The 11p supermarket hack that will get rid of damp and condensation in your home for good – it works in your car too
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WITH severe weather warnings across the UK, many homeowners are dealing with persistent issues of damp and condensation. Damp can be a serious health concern, especially amongst vulnerable individuals such as young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory illnesses.
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This is because it can lead to the growth of mould, which can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, as well as increase the risk of fungal infections. But according to Eric Bramlett, owner of Bramlett Real Estate , there’s a surprising, budget-friendly solution - cat litter.
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And you can pick up 10L bags for as little as £2.19 in supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Morrisons and Tesco. This bag will be enough for 20 cups for the hack - meaning it costs just 11p per use. Eric says: "Cat litter is an affordable, practical solution to keep in your home throughout winter.
"Its gritty texture adds grip to slippery surfaces, and it also does a great job at absorbing excess moisture, so you can use it to create your own mini dehumidifier.”. Here, Eric reveals the four cat litter hacks that you can use to combat damp and condensation around your home this winter:.
First up, he suggests filling a sock with cat litter, tying the end and placing it on your window sill to "help prevent water droplets forming". He says you can use the same method to stop your car windscreen from fogging up by placing a filled sock on your dashboard.
