I’m tired of waking up to windows dripping with condensation – a 70p kitchen item has been a game changer.

COLD and gloomy weather has arrived, which for millions of people is associated with the same problem – condensation dripping from the windows.

While dripping water makes an unsightly mess, there’s another reason Brits should worry: condensation can also lead to mold, according to experts.

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The problem is huge: as Homebrite reports, a staggering 58 per cent of privately rented homes across the country report having to live with mold, which in turn can cause health problems.

Particularly vulnerable are people with respiratory diseases, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma, as well as newborns, children and the elderly.

Exposure to and inhalation of mold spores can cause a number of problems such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes and skin rashes.

As the cold weather sets in, hundreds of Brits have taken to social media looking for tips and advice on how to tackle a common problem.

One anonymous person shared their concerns on Facebook, writing: “We bought a house 3 years ago and every winter when the temperature drops a little, the windows become covered in condensation when we get up every morning.”

According to the Internet user, they tried almost everything, but to no avail.

“It doesn’t matter whether the heating is on or off. I tried leaving the windows open or turning on the ventilation, but still no difference.

”Does anyone know what is causing this?

“This is the only house we’ve lived in where this happens, and it doesn’t happen to my neighbors.

“It’s very annoying to wipe and dry every window every morning!”

While some rushed to the comments to share their explanations, others offered a helping hand with their top tips and remedies, some of which included using common closet essentials.

One Facebook user responded by writing, “Put some salt in a dish on your windowsill and you’ll see the difference.”

Placing bowls of regular table salt near the affected areas will help absorb moisture and dry out your home – not only is it effective, it’s also easy on the wallet, as you can find salt for around 70p in most supermarkets.

Home and garden enthusiast Andy Ellis of Posh.co.uk explained: “Salt has the ability to naturally absorb moisture from the air and essentially dry it out, so that when it comes into contact with the glass there are fewer droplets of condensation that will form.” “

Speaking to Leeds Live, the guru continued: “It’s a really simple trick that doesn’t require any effort. Simply fill a shallow bowl or small jar with salt – this can be table salt or rock salt.”

He said: “The amount of salt you use will vary depending on the size of the window you place it next to. Of course, generally speaking, the larger the window, the more salt you’ll need, although one small bowl is usually enough. Great.

“The same bowl of salt will last you for a couple of days.”

According to the expert, you’ll know it’s time to replace it because the salt will become wet and start to clump.