Mrs Hinch fans have shared an unusual tip for banishing condensation from windows: fill a long sock with cat litter and place it on the windowsill. The advice appeared in the Facebook group 'Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips' after a member asked for help with persistent water droplets.
The original poster wrote: "Any tips on water/lots of condensation on the windows? Even with the damp pots/dehumidifier/windows open there's still a lot on all the windows. Can't leave my little one's bedroom window open as she's only two and on and off ill already."
Cat litter on the windowsill
Several group members recommended the cat litter method. Eilise Black replied: "Cat litter in pots or tied into socks or stockings on the windowsill will help with the condensation." Jennifer Smith commented: "Fill a long sock with cat litter and put it on the windowsill. Doesn't look good but absorbs quite a bit of moisture."
Cat litter is available from Sainsbury's and Asda for £2.19, as well as Pets at Home for £5.99.
Other suggested remedies
Further suggestions included using washing-up liquid and a Karcher window vacuum. Joey Mclennan said: "Yes! It's simple. I saw this on Nancy Birtwhistle and it defo works. Dry cloth and a spot of washing up liquid wiped all over the windows and hey presto no condensation the next morning. I put it on half the windows in my living room first day and the ones that were treated were clear and the others not. Hence I went ahead and did the others. No idea when I will have to reapply but all good for now. Simple."
Gill Heron replied: "Use a Karcher to suck up condensation, then leave windows open for 10 minutes or so. Should be fine after that."
