We’re DIY experts & our five tips will cut condensation & mould from your house & a couple of them are totally free

IF condensation and mould is creeping into your home during the cold snap, DIY experts are here with super easy tips to remove it in a flash.

Winter isn’t over just yet and as temperatures dip to an icy -8°C, we’ll take all the help we can get.

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Budgeting homeowners are opting to save money on heating this season but with radiators keeping cool, we’re finding unwelcome black spots and pools of water on our window sills. 

New research claims that almost half a million UK homes have condensation and mould problems - but we can tackle it head on for less than a fiver.

So, take note of these five tips from the experts at …

Open all curtains and blinds 

As soon as you get up in the morning, let the daylight in. 

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Condensation is more likely to crop up where moisture is trapped between your blinds or curtains and windows, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.

Move your furniture around 

Rearranging your bedroom was one of the biggest joys in our childhoods, and now you can do it around your whole house. 

If you keep your furniture in the same place for a long time - especially if it’s near a cold surface - there’s nowhere for air to go. 

The lack of ventilation can lead to a build-up of condensation, and that’s not what anyone wants. 

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Place rock salt by the window 

Did you know that rock salt draws in damp thanks to its absorbent properties? 

Pop some in a small bowl by the window, or use baking soda as a substitute. 

As the baking soda absorbs moisture, you’ll see it go hard. Replace with a fresh spoonful for best results. 

Make your own dehumidifier 

Just fill a spare jar with silica gel (those sachets you find in new handbags) and cover with a lid.

Don’t forget to pierce the lid a few times with a screwdriver, and leave the jar by a window. 

Replace the gel once a fortnight, or use charcoal instead of gel. 

Fill socks with cat litter

As strange as it sounds, do give it a whirl. 

Cat litter is made to soak up cat wee, and it’ll do the same with condensation.

Pour some into a sock, place it near your window and change the socks (and litter) monthly.